Its the Economy Stupid

How I Know We're in for a Rough Economic Ride

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Belt-Tightening, U.S. Economy, Economy, Stock Market, It's the Economy Stupid, Economic Crisis, Job Losses, Job Cuts, Consumer Spending, Politics News
Joanne Bamberger

I had lunch at Burger King last week and there was no one in line ahead of me, which struck me as a little odd. The cashier exclaimed when he saw me, "Oh, thank God -- a customer!"

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Would the Economy be Different if They Had Listened to "The Girl?"

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 11.15.2008 | Business

Read More: Securities and Exchange Commission, Economy, Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Derivatives, It's the Economy Stupid, Economic Crisis, Alan Greenspan, Business News
Joanne Bamberger

Even though I worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a number of years, trying to explain things like derivatives was never my strong suit.

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Barbarians, Masters & Thieves

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 11.10.2008 | Business

Read More: Deregulation, Punditmom, Securities and Exchange Commission, Economy, It's the Economy Stupid, Economic Crisis, Business News
Joanne Bamberger

"Mommy & Daddy have saved and worked hard for a long time so we will have food and a house and money for college. Don't worry, sweetie," I said. In retrospect, I was a fool.

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Friday Talking Points [44] -- McCain House Party!

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.22.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

John McCain said something ridiculous to a reporter yesterday. I hasten to point out that the previous sentence should have been a major media headlin...

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The McCain Strategy: It's the Perception of the Economy, (Stupid)

Hilary Rosen | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain Obama Matchup, John McCain, McCain Economy, It's the Economy Stupid, Rick Davis, McCain Obama, Mccain Obama Iraq, Politics News
Hilary Rosen

Rick Davis, former McCain campaign manager, told me that with the conventions taking place so late in the summer, voters' thinking about the election would be greatly affected by their summer experience.

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