Jamie Dupree

The Storm Doesn't Quiet Down

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When I left the Capitol on Thursday afternoon, I took one last glance at the ticker on CNBC, and it said the Dow was down around 150 points at that point. I thought maybe I could write a blog about finally having a quiet financial day in DC.

The Battle For Congress

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:05 -0500

While most people are focused on the presidential race, the battle for Congress is simmering beneath the surface, where the outcome may actually be more important than who is the next occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:05 -0500

So you think the current financial crisis is pretty bad, eh? Experts say this might be just a drop in the bucket when compared to the problems that Uncle Sam could face at some point because of the inability to keep the U.S. Government's budget in order.

Another Loan For AIG

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:01 -0500

As the CEO of insurance giant AIG was "clarifying" the circumstances surrounding an AIG business retreat last month after the feds bailed out the company, there was news on Wednesday that AIG was getting another line of credit from the US.

Another Debate Draw

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:01:00 -0500

I'm refusing to listen to the postgame evaluations on the TV networks right now, so I can evaluate the second McCain-Obama debate in a vacuum. My immediate take - it was another draw like the first one.

Living The High Life On Your Dime

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:07 -0500

Less than a week after the federal government moved to keep insurance giant AIG from going bankrupt, a group of executives from an AIG subsidiary went on a week long retreat to a ritzy California hotel - in a sense - on the time of the US taxpayer.

More Than Just A Bailout

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:05 -0500

As it became even more evident on Tuesday, it will take more than the Wall Street bailout bill approved last week by lawmakers to get rid of the suicidal trading tendencies now flooding through Wall Street.

The Clintons On The Trail

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A few months back after Barack Obama finally got rid of Hillary Clinton in the Democratic race for the White House, we talked a lot about how much work she would do for Obama in the run to November.

Obama Pre-Debate Spin

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:20:54 -0500

Both campaigns are doing their best today to set things up for tonight's debate. Here is a memo sent out to reporters by Obama Campaign Manager Bill Burton.

McCain v Obama, Round 2

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:09 -0500

As the markets continue to be rocked with uncertainty, the political universe tonight brings the second debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. If McCain wants to get back into this race, now is the time to start.

"It's Going to Take Awhile"

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:03 -0500

If anyone thought that last Friday's approval of a $700 billion bailout/rescue plan for Wall Street was going to make Wall Street a happy place to be, those hopes were dashed around midday on Monday, as the Dow at one point was off more than 800 points.

Congress Looks For Answers

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

As the Dow Jones Industrial Average kept going down, down, down for much of Monday, the level of discourse in the House Oversight Committee kept going down, down, down as well, as both parties pointed the finger of blame for Wall Street's troubles.

Post Wall Street Bailout

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:09 -0500

While the Congress is on break for the November elections, a series of hearings will begin today on how Wall Street got itself into such financial difficulty, as Democrats look to lay blame for the current financial scandal.

First Monday In October

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:01 -0500

It hasn't really gotten that much play in this year's Presidential race, but the U.S. Supreme Court can't stay behind the bushes forever, and today the Court begins its 2008-2009 term.

29 Days To Go

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

This week in the race for the White House will be highlighted by Tuesday night's debate between Barack Obama and John McCain, the second meeting between the two major party candidates.