Jeff Poor

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Tea Party Movement Not Realizing U.S. is Bailing Out Greece, Says CNBC Host

Kernen wonders where the outrage is European IMF bailout; Santelli says desensitized to bailout culture.

Santelli Warns Greek Riots America's 'Ghost of Christmas Future'

CNBC CME Group reporter explains how Greece can be a demonstration of what is yet to come if fiscal policy remains the same.

CNBC's Bartiromo: 'That is Ridiculous. This Really Sounds Like Market Manipulation to Me'

Network reports 8 stocks went to one penny or zero, which contributed to freefall and drawing ire of 'Closing Bell' anchor.

Olbermann Finds BP Spill Culprit: It's 'Cheney's Katrina'

'Countdown' host uses a series of loose associations to declare former vice president is really to blame for Gulf tragedy.

Murdoch to Critics: Attacks on 'Powerful' Fox News 'Good For Ratings'

News Corp. CEO attributes cable channel's strong numbers to people 'worried about direction of the country,' as all other media are on 'the liberal side of things.'

CNBC's Moment of Clarity: Host Understands Why Right 'Sort of Gets Uncomfortable' with Obama

Network's Joe Kernen compares aggressive tack against BP to attacks on Wall Street, health insurers and high-income earners.

CNBC Debate: Liesman, Santelli Argue Whether U.S. Is Headed for European Socialism

Senior economic reporter says federal expenditures like TARP and the stimulus won't be repeated.

Maddow: People Not Smart Enough to Know 400 Percent Interest is Bad, Therefore Federal Gov't Needed

MSNBC host makes argument against payday lenders but suggests only government can prevent people from entering in unfair deals.

Media Neglect: Populist Rage Aimed at Wall Street as Democrat-Controlled GSEs Ignored

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac disregarded or called a distraction in financial regulation legislation debate.

ClimateDepot's Morano on Mann Lawsuit: 'This Just Goes to Show You How the Mighty Have Fallen'

Executive editor of climate change website explains why suit against spoof of Penn State climate scientist is without merit.

Cramer Prediction: Goldman to Get Record-Breaking $2-3 Billion Fine and Management May Not Stay

CNBC 'Mad Money' host says government case not 'frivolous'; company will have to settle with SEC.

'Family Guy' Creator: Palin's Down Syndrome Episode Outrage 'Partially Politically Motivated'

Seth MacFarlane tells CNN's Larry King his conscience doesn't bother him for the episode he created taking a shot at Trig Palin.

CNBC's Harwood does turn-around on Fin-Reg from ObamaCare: Public's Support Now a Factor

Network's Washington reporter calls White House, public being on same page 'happy coincidence'; Thinks Obama can win the support of tea party movement.

MSNBC's Maddow, Penn. Gov. Rendell Complain Media Giving Tea Party Too Much Coverage

Liberal host and Dem. politician argue the 'mainstream media' have made tea party movement more of a force than warranted.

The Joe Scarborough Stimulus: $2 Trillion on Light-Rail and Energy Development

MSNBC host voices disapproval of 2009 stimulus bill, but argues he would have doubled down if it were spent as he saw fit.

Bachmann Warns Media, Democrats 'Singing off Same Hymnal' to Achieve Fin-Reg, Internet Censorship

Minnesota congresswoman alludes to left, journalists targeting Beck, Limbaugh, Palin and other conservatives to silence voices of opposition.

Maddow Worries McVeigh's 'Voice from the Grave' Echoes, as She Plays His Old Interviews

MSNBC host explains her two-hour special is a 'riveting reminder' despite 'new rising tide of American anti-government extremism.'

Breitbart Rips MSNBC's Brewer; Calls MSM 'Bulls**t Artists' for Coverage of Tea Party Movement

Web entrepreneur tells D.C. rally that attempts to smear them as racists have failed and it is the end of old media dominance.

Media Confusion: Why the Protest? Not High Taxes, but Government Expansion

'Tax Enough Already' movement isn't necessarily upset over increasing taxes, but 'other side of the coin,' as in the growth of government, says CNBC's Rick Santelli.