Media Buzz

Lame Duck History

BBC declares Bush Lame Duck: An article discussing the failure to pass bailout legislation. The article states - "George W Bush, his authority sapped anyway by his abiding unpopularity, is very much in the Lame Duck phase of the closing days of his presidency."

Bush/Bernanke on the economy in general

Condoleeza Rice on Her Time Remaining: "Look, I've done my part, and I've got six months to sprint to the finish and then I have other things that I want to do."

Colbert Report – on Whether Bush is a Lame Duck

Gingrich on Gas/Food Prices and Jobs

Bernanke on Gas Prices/Jobs/Housing: (July 15, Comments on Economy to Senate Banking Committee)

Chris Rock to Twin Cities Audience On Gas Prices: "Gas is so expensive I'm surprised half of you made it here tonight."

High Food Prices Hit Home: CBS News – also (April 2008, WISN News Milwaulkee)

Rocketboom.com Feature on Rising Cost of Food, July 10

AP Video: Unemployment Data Shows Ongoing Weakness

Why A Housing Fix Would Help Boost The Economy (NPR - Thu Jul 17, 10:46 AM ET) - Bernanke audio quote @ 1:30

Bush on Bin Laden

Chris Rock on Bin Laden: "We ain't trying to get Bin Laden. The United States is [too busy] trying to get Roger Clemens."