The Huffington Post's New Obsession: CNBC

March 23rd, 2009 5:43 PM
It's the latest ailment of the left - CNBC derangement syndrome. Since CNBC's Rick Santelli and Jim Cramer took an outspoken stance on the shortcomings of the Obama administration, left-wing storefronts have been popping up all over the place wanting to capitalize on the network after it took a vicious attack from Comedy Central "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart. After CNBC "Squawk on the…

Latest Addition to the CNBC Payroll: Former DNC Chair Howard Dean

March 23rd, 2009 12:46 PM
Is CNBC caving to its critics on the left? It might appear so now that former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, also the former chair of the Democratic National Committee, was officially named a CNBC contributor on the March 23 "Squawk Box" by co-host Joe Kernen. "Joining us for the next two hours, former DNC chair and Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, who is as of today a CNBC contributor," Kernen said. CNBC…

What CNBC's Jim Cramer Should Have Told Jon Stewart

March 22nd, 2009 7:14 PM
When Jon Stewart eviscerated Jim Cramer for not doing a better job of warning Americans about the looming financial crisis, the "Mad Money" host should have brought videos and transcripts of some of his highly-publicized rants in order to thoroughly disprove the comedian's premise.In fact, as former investigative reporter turned actor and producer Dan Gifford revealed at Big Hollywood Sunday,…

CNBC Host Accuses Dem Congressman of ‘Witch Huntery’ on AIG Retroa

March 20th, 2009 7:09 PM
For the second day in a row, CNBC "Squawk on the Street" co-host Mark Haines took on a Democratic congressman over the issue that American International Group (AIG) paid out too much in bonuses for a company that received federal bailout money. On March 19, Haines took on alleged tax cheat Charles Rangel, questioning whether or not he should be dictating tax policy while the House Ethics…

CNBC Host to Rangel on AIG Bonus Tax Push: 'Talk About Violating the P

March 19th, 2009 2:57 PM
In the wake of the American International Group (AIG) bonus controversy, some have called the plans of congressional leaders to tax those bonuses at a rate of 90-100 percent "legislating with a vengeance." However, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., insists that doing this is a necessity, despite the premise that retroactively taxing anything is a…

NBC Exec: Stewart 'Is Absurd' to Blame CNBC for Financial Crisis

March 18th, 2009 4:48 PM
The ongoing battle between Jon Stewart and Jim Cramer took an interesting turn Tuesday when NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker said that it was absurd for anyone to blame the financial crisis on CNBC.Speaking at the McGraw-Hill Media Summit, Zucker defended the financial news network saying, "I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve done."Zucker also stood up for Cramer:

Kudlow Warns Obama Treasury Secretary Geithner's 'Days May Be Numbered

March 17th, 2009 9:23 PM
Is President Barack Obama's administration showing hints it is losing confidence in Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner? CNBC's Larry Kudlow said the signs are suggesting as much. The host of "The Kudlow Report" said in an appearance with CNBC On-Air Editor Charlie Gasparino on his March 17 broadcast that a statement put out earlier today by the administration, and placed at the top of the…

Shocking WaPo Column: 'Don't Blame Jim Cramer

March 17th, 2009 6:07 PM
Here's a headline I bet you didn't expect to see at one of America's leading newspapers:Don't Blame Jim CramerTo be perfectly honest, I rarely agree with Richard Cohen, but on St. Patrick's Day 2009, the Washington Post columnist wrote truths virtually no mainstream media member has dared utter since the "Mad Money" host first left the Obama reservation:

Santelli: AIG Bonuses Only a 'Political' Outrage of Millions, Focus on

March 17th, 2009 2:30 PM
Since his now-famous Chicago Tea Party outburst from the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in February, CNBC's Rick Santelli had seemingly disappeared from the spotlight. However, on CNBC's March 17 "Squawk Box," Santelli, using similar theatrics, noted that the Obama administration as been very concerned about $165 million in bonuses paid out to American International Group (AIG)…

CNBC Asia Guest Host: U.S. Treasury is 'Wasting Money' with Bailouts

March 16th, 2009 3:43 PM
All the current outrage and attention to bonuses paid out to employees of institutions that received federal bailout money is misplaced, according to an analyst that appeared on CNBC Asia on March 16.  The media is making much of the news that American International Group (AIG) executives are receiving compensation in the form of bonuses. But Kirby Daley, senior strategist at the Newedge Group…

Obama Protests aka Tea Parties Largely Ignored by Media

March 15th, 2009 4:53 PM
Since CNBC's Rick Santelli first suggested a Chicago Tea Party to protest President Obama's plans to "stimulate" the economy and bailout homeowners through unrestrained government spending, organized demonstrations have been occurring across the fruited plain.In fact, as Glenn Reynolds reported moments ago, there's one happening today in Cincinnati.  Unfortunately, unless you frequent…

Stewart vs. Cramer: Another Battle Between Socialism and Capitalism

March 15th, 2009 10:35 AM

LA Times Columnist Cheap Shots CNBC’s Larry Kudlow

March 13th, 2009 6:39 PM
Could this be a sign of things to come? Now that CNBC Chicago Mercantile Exchange reporter Rick Santelli has mysteriously disappeared from the spotlight after his criticism of President Barack Obama's mortgage proposal in February and now that CNBC "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer has been marginalized after his lackluster appearance on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" on March 12, could the new…

Gibbs on Cramer’s 'Daily Show' Dismal Performance: 'I Enjoyed It Tho

March 13th, 2009 3:44 PM
What's a little salt on the wound after a seemingly humiliating performance by CNBC "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer on Comedy Central's March 12 "The Daily Show?" At least that's the way White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs acted when he took the opportunity to comment on last night's "Daily Show" during his March 13 press briefing. Gibbs was asked what he thought of the interview, where "Daily…