Economy

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.

Brian Williams, Media Critic? Anchor Questions Newsweek's Headline 'America is Back'

'Nightly News' anchor asks if Wall Street and 'covers of magazines' havea disconnect with Main Street.

Current Unemployment Rate Will Be Around 'Years From Now' Says Santelli

CNBC floor reporter not optimistic in long-term forecast as the economy attempts to regain footing.

NYT Fronts Columnist's Optimistic Take on Recovery, 2010 Prospects for Dems

The paper's financial correspondent Floyd Norris earns rare front-page placement with a column blaring optimism about the U.S. economy.

Orman Blasts Greenspan for 2004 Mortgage Remarks; Still Blames Banks for Financial Crisis

CNBC host says former Fed chairman made ill-advised comments on mortgage crisis, but still holds Wall Street accountable.

Santelli: $4 Gas, $150 Oil Coming This Summer

CNBC CME floor reporter explains investors could flee equity markets for commodities, including energy and put a hurt on consumers.

Mediaite Attempts to Elevate Pseudo-Con David Frum to Biblical Status

Contributor Tommy Christopher equates GOP to 'cult' and suggests conservatives will be sorry for not embracing the former AEI scholar as economy improves.

'They're Coming for Our Children': Rep. John Lewis Compared GOP to Nazis on House Floor in 1995

Media weren't as quick to point out so-called 'vitriolic' rhetoric during 1990s congressional debate over welfare reform.

'Today' Sees 'Help' in White House Remedy for Foreclosures

Discussion of federal home assistance expansion ignores failure of the existing government program, excludes free-market possibilities.

Gasparino: Media Cheerleaders Mean Dems Won't Pay A Price in November

FBN correspondent says media are allowing Obama the 'leftist' to ruin the economy.
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