Do the Bain Hustle

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 24, 2012 President Obama is to be applauded for questioning Mitt Romney's legacy, although his motives seem to be as opportunistic as those of Romney's opponents in the Republican primaries who took the same tack.President Obama is to be applauded for questioning Mitt Romney's legacy, although his motives seem to be as opportunistic as those of Romney's opponents in the Republican primaries. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hogwash, Mr. President

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 26, 2011 What is the state of the union? You certainly couldn’t tell from that platitudinous hogwash that the president dished out. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Obama’s New Chief of Staff Makes $8.3 Million From Wall Street Gig

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2011 In preparation for his new White House job, William Daley sold $8.3 million of JPMorgan Chase stock. Thanks to government regulations, Daley can postpone paying the capital gains on that haul until he leaves public life, which, given how fast the door between Obama's White House and Wall Street spins, shouldn't be too long. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Pulls a Clinton

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 19, 2011 Here we go again. When Bill Clinton suffered an electoral reversal after his first two years in office, he abruptly embraced the corporate money guys who had financed his congressional opposition in an effort to purchase a second term.This is a case of corporate blackmail pure and simple. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Perps in the White House

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 12, 2011 While it is widely recognized that the banking meltdown has left enormous economic pain and political upheaval in its wake, it is amazing that the folks who created this mess are rewarded with ever more important positions in our government. It is amazing that the folks who created this banking meltdown are rewarded with ever more important positions in our government. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Daley Tapped to Be Obama’s Chief of Staff

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2011 For his next act, President Obama has made a replacement for former Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel appear, and it's none other than William Daley, another member of Chicago's Daley political dynasty -- and one with close ties to Wall Street.For his next act, President Obama has made a replacement for former Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel appear, and it's none other than William Daley. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gag Me With a Banker

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2011 Having learned nothing from his midterm drubbing, President Obama is reportedly considering making JPMorgan Chase executive William Daley his chief of staff. Because what this administration needs is more sympathy for the hooligans on Wall Street. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )