online.wsj.com - 10/18/2008
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James Grant argues that the real lack of confidence is in Washington, with the administration losing faith in capitalism.
corner.nationalreview.com - 10/15/2008
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corner.nationalreview.com —
I was invited very recently to appear on
a cable-news show to talk about Sarah Palin. The...
booker very nicely said, 'I understand you've written about the pros and cons. We were hoping you could come on and talk about the cons.' I demurred, and the ...
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The Media Game
voices.washingtonpost.com - 10/15/2008
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voices.washingtonpost.com —
By Perry Bacon Jr. ATHENS, Ohio -- Sen.
Sherrod Brown wants Ohio Democrats to watch Fox News...
on Election Night, so they can celebrate while watching conservatives in agony. "It's going to be about 11:50 and Hannity looks at O'Reilly and says, 'You do ...
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Signs of Democratic Confidence as Biden Travels Ohio
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Grant's rant
TigerHawk —
... [image] ), has an excellent if typically Grantish essay in today's Wall Street Journal arguing (for once) that there is too little confidence in the financial system. Money quote: In the past two weeks, governments in Asia, Europe and the U.S. have effectively nationalized vast swaths of banking. Central banks have ramped up their money printing. In the past week alone, the Fed's balance sheet swelled by $179 billion, to a grand total of $1.77 trillion. In announcing such radical measures, intervening governments never fail to invoke confidence. They say they must restore ...
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Have Confidence in Confidence
corner.nationalreview.com 2/12/2009 — There have been reports that Rep. Paul Kanjorski said that he was told of a massive outflow of funds from U.S. banks to others overseas on September 18 that the Federal Reserve could not control. There is no way to verify that absent a statement from ...
Michelle on Obama's confidence
politico.com 11/3/2008 — Michelle Obama introduced her husband in Columbus, telling the rapt crowd of some 60,000 that despite his self-confidence, he needs their help.
"He thinks he can really do anything – he does. With his own power and will, he can fix ...
For Obama, a new cause for confidence - and for caution
boston.com 10/26/2008 — CONCORD, N.H. - Barack Obama has vaulted to a 15-point lead over John McCain in New Hampshire, according to a new Boston Globe poll, a significant gap in a state that McCain considers his second political home and has long been a swing state in the ...
Consumer Confidence Hits Record Low
calculatedrisk.blogspot.com 10/28/2008 — From MarketWatch: U.S. consumer confidence plunges to record low U.S. consumer confidence plunged in October, reaching an all-time low in the series' 41-year existence, the Conference Board reported Tuesday. ... Despite falling gasoline prices, the October consumer confidence index fell to 38 ...
Steele May Face No Confidence Vote
politicalwire.com 3/11/2009 — Republican insiders tell Political Wire that a no confidence vote on RNC Chairman Michael Steele is likely to be called after the NY-20 special election on March 31 -- regardless of whether Republicans win the seat or not .
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