Blog Profile / James Pethokoukis: Political Risk
| URL : | http://blogs.reuters.com/james-pethokoukis/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Politics | |
| Posts on Regator: | 1307 | |
| Posts / Week: | 6.5 | |
| Archived Since: | July 16, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Obama’s vague Buffett Rule a political ploy
What economic problem would a millionaire surtax solve?
Solyndra, the logical endpoint of Obamanomics
Industrial policy is no way to grow an economy.
Why Obama’s school rehab plan may flop
Although the U.S may need to upgrade its education infrastructure, the new White House plan may not create many jobs anytime soon.
Obama’s $447 billion reelection plan
The new White House economic proposal might create more votes than jobs.
Dr. Obama prescribes another big dose of stimulus
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own) By James Pethokoukis WASHINGTON (Reuters Breakingviews) – U.S. President Barack Obama’s $447 billion jobs plan should please everyone from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to the International Monetary Fund’s boss Christine Lagarde. Show More Summary
The infamous White House jobs chart
Unemployment is far worse than Team Obama anticipated, even without stimulus spending.
Romney economic plan: necessary but not sufficient
A blueprint that leaves wonks -- and maybe voters, too -- wanting more.
Obama’s 2012 hopes may rest on jobs plans
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) By James Pethokoukis WASHINGTON (Reuters Breakingviews) – The guy sitting in the Oval Office wins re-election some 70 percent of the time. But a weak economy can even the odds. U.S. President Barack Obama is preparing a big speech on job creation [...]
Romney’s “green” economic advisers
Climate change may become a big issue in the Republican presidential primary.
My chat with Jon Huntsman about his economic plan
The Republican presidential candidate talks about taxes, debt and China.
Huntsman tax plan goes big and bold
Underdog Republican presidential candidate offers a sweeping plan to reform the U.S. tax system.
Obama’s new economist faces political headwinds
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) By James Pethokoukis WASHINGTON (Reuters Breakingviews) – With U.S. unemployment hovering above 9 percent, Alan Krueger — a Princeton University labor market expert — is suited to be the next White House chief economist. But his job creation ideas may not get [...]
Obama’s new chief economist, Alan Krueger
He'll have a tough time getting a hearing on his ideas.
Will Hurricane Irene be a black swan for the U.S. economy?
The U.S. economy is growing very slowly, just 0.4 percent in the first quarter, 1.3 percent in the second. And it might not do a whole better the rest of the year. That's a problem.
On climate change, Romney is pretty consistent
The GOP presidential candidate wants to use markets and incentives to reduce carbon emissions.
Gloomy CBO forecast is now Obama’s best-case scenario
Slower economic growth will boost unemployment and debt.
Economy poised to make Obama a one-termer
Just how much would a continued weak economy hurt President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection chances?
Downgrade of U.S. debt upgrades risk to raters
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) By James Pethokoukis WASHINGTON (Reuters Breakingviews) – Credit rating firms have managed the neat trick of alienating both parties in the U.S. Congress. And government investigations of Standard & Poor’s may re-energize legislative efforts at further reform. On partisan lines, these range [...]
Obama faces worst-case 2012 scenario
The White House confronts an historic political and economic challenge.
Obama vs. Perry on jobs
Comparing Obama's jobs record versus Rick Perry's