Greenspan maybe endorsing Obama?!

[vaberella]

What's wrong with Andrea Mitchell?!

Anyway...

Just read an article where Paul Volcker is supporting Obama, which is interesting. Because he finds Obama's economic policy more sound. Greenspan said McCain's tax plan is just not going to work which leads me to believe he's not endorsing the GOP.

Oh as a note. For those who don't know Paul Volcker (he's a Dem too), he's the guy who saved the White House Finances under Reagan (or did the best he could under the situation). And former head of the Fed.

Article below.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&sid=aKZG._gG2NVI&refer=politics

[frazzled]

1. Um, I doubt it, and I hope not

Greenspan is largely responsible for the current economic crisis (he thinks there's a 50% chance we will slide into a recession?--we're there!). I heard this the other night: it was Greenspan who wanted to put all the mortgage risk on Wall Street to keep it away from the banks, which fell under his purview. Well, it didn't work. And here we are. Why do you think he stepped down before the sh*t hit the fan?

Thanks, but I don't think having Alan Greenspan's endorsement (which he will give to McCain anyway) is something one really wants these days.

[vaberella]

5. True true true...I keep forgetting that. This current economic crisis with Bush enablement. n/t

[brentspeak]

2. Not an endorsement Obama should welcome n/t

[Mojambo]

8. Totally agreed. n/t

[samdogmom]

3. Starting with Obama's Middle East/European tour...Andrea Mitchell has been more fair.

I'm not sure what you mean about your "What's wrong with Andrea Mitchell?!" comment. Can you elaborate?

[MarjorieG]

10. She was impressed with his confidence; remember his saying he'd make decision, military the strategy

[greenman3610]

4. link to Volker article?

[FrenchieCat]

7. Here.....

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2008/01/31/volcker-i-endorse-obama/

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2008/01/31/volcker-joins-list-of-obama-backers/

[Mz Pip]

6. Months ago I

seem to remember that he was a McCain supporter. Maybe he's changed his mind.

[Spider Jerusalem]

9. Volcker is a Democrat and was a Carter appointee, so that's not surprising

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[Indiana_Dem]

12. I'd rather have Colin Powell endorse him! nt

[pansypoo53219]

13. only way he can save his reputation.

seeing he helped georgee destroy the economy.