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McCain calls for firing of SEC Chairman (Chris Cox)
Marketwatch ^ | 091808 | Russ Britt

Posted on 09/18/2008 10:16:53 AM PDT by Fred

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) - Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain on Thursday called for the firing of Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox. McCain said Cox "serves at the appointment of the President and, in my view, has betrayed the public's trust. If I were President today, I would fire him." End of Story

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; chriscox; economicpolicy; govwatch; mccain; mccainpalin; obama; sec; wallstreet
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To: Zeddicus

Umm...wow, some blistering attack if I need to watch a whole video to hear it. That’ll really get the message out...


21 posted on 09/18/2008 10:23:55 AM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm (Palin 2008 (oh yeah, and McCain too))
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To: Fred

Wow. Such a strong statement...and I like it!


22 posted on 09/18/2008 10:24:08 AM PDT by CodeToad
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To: nathanbedford

Ummm.... no. The behavior of the SEC has bordered on criminal negligence. No rules were enforced.


23 posted on 09/18/2008 10:24:36 AM PDT by Minus_The_Bear
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To: rvoitier

Britian just banned short selling.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/britain-bans-short-selling-citing-extreme/story.aspx?guid=%7B844E5B8E-C1AE-4C34-AD80-20193FF1B292%7D&dist=hplatest


24 posted on 09/18/2008 10:25:56 AM PDT by petercooper (IQ tests for all voters!)
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To: nathanbedford
Not quite.....the calling for the firing of Cox is bullish for the market dow just went up 16 points....

What is with the obsession with Cox?
25 posted on 09/18/2008 10:26:27 AM PDT by Fred (The Democrat Party is the Nadir of Nihilism)
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To: mgc1122
It didn't make this article and he didn't advocate Jail time, but in this speech ( I watched it live) he DID lay the blame right specifically at the feet of Obama’s advisor's, called them by name and told exactly what position they have in Obama’s campaign. He was real specific actually.
26 posted on 09/18/2008 10:27:24 AM PDT by Danae (Read my Lipstick: I AM Sarah Palin)
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To: perfect_rovian_storm

If you actually read or watched the statement - instead of just snarking - you would have a different view.

McCain can totally destroy Obama on this issue if he keeps up the line of attack he launched today. He blistered him.


27 posted on 09/18/2008 10:27:28 AM PDT by Buckhead
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To: Fred

IIRC, this is the same Chris Cox who was a multi-term conservative Congressman from California, with a bright future in GOP politics..

How quickly they fall.


28 posted on 09/18/2008 10:27:31 AM PDT by Reagan Man (McCain Earned My Vote --- With Palin on the ticket, MOST conservatives should be satisfied.)
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To: mgc1122

McCain did attack Obama’s cronies for this problem. I think he could have done a better job of it though.

Not sure Cox doesn’t deserve being fired - some bad stuff has happened on his watch - 70 year old rules being reversed to the disadvantage of the general public, etc.


29 posted on 09/18/2008 10:28:50 AM PDT by Aria ("An America that could elect Sarah Palin might still save itself." Vin Suprynowicz)
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To: Fred

Let the heads start to roll!


30 posted on 09/18/2008 10:29:16 AM PDT by Bitsy
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To: Buckhead

Where’s the statement? All I see here is about firing Cox.


31 posted on 09/18/2008 10:30:54 AM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm (Palin 2008 (oh yeah, and McCain too))
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To: Reagan Man
I am absolutely baffled by Cox action as SEC Chair. He has done nothing. As a congressman, Cox was very impressiveand has extensive experience with Russia.

I am waiting for any candidate to go after GREENSPAN he is the father of this meltdown and needs to be held accountable.
32 posted on 09/18/2008 10:32:59 AM PDT by Fred (The Democrat Party is the Nadir of Nihilism)
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To: perfect_rovian_storm
Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that Cox was running in this election.

You need to get out more.

You seem to believe elections are a personality thing like Carville and the Clintons. But, of course, it's about the policies and their enforcement, or in Cox's case, lack thereof.

33 posted on 09/18/2008 10:36:53 AM PDT by rvoitier ("I'll see you at the debate, bitches!" ~~ Paris Hilton, '08 Campaign)
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To: NVDave
You might find this article from yesterday interesting.
34 posted on 09/18/2008 10:38:38 AM PDT by rvoitier ("I'll see you at the debate, bitches!" ~~ Paris Hilton, '08 Campaign)
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To: rvoitier
You seem to believe elections are a personality thing like Carville and the Clintons. But, of course, it's about the policies and their enforcement, or in Cox's case, lack thereof.

Ohhh...the election's about Cox. heh...and you're telling me that I need to get out more...lol

35 posted on 09/18/2008 10:40:03 AM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm (Palin 2008 (oh yeah, and McCain too))
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To: perfect_rovian_storm

INDECISION #1: Barack Obama “Would Not Say If He Supported Or Opposed” The AIG Bailout...

Yesterday, The Most Important Issue Of The Day Was The AIG Bailout And Barack Obama “Would Not Say If He Supported Or Opposed The Government-Backed Rescue Of Insurance Giant AIG.” Fox News’ Brit Hume: “The Democrat is not coming down one way or another on the AIG rescue. Correspondent Major Garrett explains why.” Fox News’ Major Garrett: “On the biggest financial issue of the day, Barack Obama would not say if he supported or opposed the government-backed rescue of insurance giant AIG.” Barack Obama: “We don’t know all the details of the arrangement with AIG and the Federal Reserve must ensure that plans protect the families that count on insurance.” Garrett: “Obama also wants taxpayers protected but executives and shareholders exposed but on the central question to intervene or not, Obama sidestepped. Advisers said lack of details forced caution. The larger political truth; adv isors believe anxiety alone is enough to lift Obama in the polls. That is why on the trail, Obama doesn’t talk about specifics of the moment but the nation’s overall direction.” (Fox News’ “Special Report,” 9/17/08)

http://www.johnmccain.com/informing/news/PressReleases/c2a93d70-cadc-44fb-9336-28110ac8b377.htm


36 posted on 09/18/2008 10:41:08 AM PDT by Danae (Read my Lipstick: I AM Sarah Palin)
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To: perfect_rovian_storm
What part of, you seem to believe, don't...oh nevermind
37 posted on 09/18/2008 10:41:56 AM PDT by rvoitier ("I'll see you at the debate, bitches!" ~~ Paris Hilton, '08 Campaign)
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To: perfect_rovian_storm
What part of, you seem to believe, don't...oh nevermind
38 posted on 09/18/2008 10:42:08 AM PDT by rvoitier ("I'll see you at the debate, bitches!" ~~ Paris Hilton, '08 Campaign)
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To: Fred

I guess public hanging is out of the question.


39 posted on 09/18/2008 10:44:10 AM PDT by rrrod
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To: Buckhead; perfect_rovian_storm

I think prs would rather snark:^


40 posted on 09/18/2008 10:44:23 AM PDT by Guenevere
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