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As the Presidential race narrows, it is worth examining the key economic advisers to each candidate. While John McCain and Hillary Clinton have both enlisted advisors who are largely the source of current market turmoil, Barack Obama is instead supported by a beacon of financial integrity, former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. McCain's choice of … Continue reading Economic Advisor Analysis: McCain Clinton and Obama
NOTE: See chart of Buffett Oregon Lineup at end of this post. Oregonians have a great choice for Secretary of State this year. Her name is State Senator Vicki Walker and she is a proven courageous leader and advocate for both ordinary Oregonians and businesses alike. Although a Democrat, Walker is also popular with many … Continue reading Vicki Walker Battles Warren Buffett Political Machine in Oregon
Today Eliot Spitzer announced his resignation as Governor and perhaps the two most ironic twists are his ill fated pilgrimage to the "Mayflower Hotel" and the name he used to check in, George Fox. George Fox, a hedge fund manager, is his close friend. Clearly Fox and the moral ethical desert embodied by hedge funds … Continue reading Hedge Funds, Buffett, Gates and Murdoch Take Down Eliot Spitzer
In June of 2005 Bill Donaldson was fired at Chairman of the SEC, primarily for advocating for the registration of hedge funds. Donaldson was a loyal Republican, close Bush family friend and former CEO of a major corporation. On his last day in office Donaldson voted with two Democratic nominated commissioners to require that hedge … Continue reading SEC Chair Fired for Pushing Hedge Fund Registration: Former President Clinton and Bill Gates Jr. Now Exploiting This Loophole
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