Krugman semi-endorses Dodd-Frank plan

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Friday September 26, 2008 · 12:33 AM PDT

2008/09/26 · 00:33

In a column appearing in today's New York Times, Krugman writes that "the bipartisan "agreement on principles" released on Thursday looks a lot better than the original Paulson plan." He goes on to say that

"The Congressional plan, then, looks a lot better — a lot more adult — than the Paulson plan did. That said, it’s very short on detail, and the details are crucial. What prices will taxpayers pay to take over some of that toxic waste? How much equity will they get in return? Those numbers will make all the difference."

I was surprised (and in a way encouraged) to find Krugman this positive on the outlines of the agreement that was put out on Thursday afternoon, given his criticisms of what has been happening in the bailout discussions. However, he goes on to say that the deal may not have sufficiently broad political backing in Congress.

Pelosi Steals the March on Bush w/Special Session

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Tuesday November 21, 2006 · 4:40 PM PST

2006/11/21 · 16:40

This is a good indications that the Dems are going to be aggressively setting the agenda now that they have control of Congress.

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Sunday November 05, 2006 · 12:00 AM PST

2006/11/05 · 00:00

The Washington Post/ABC poll just out tonight shows a significant narrowing from a few days ago in the generic ballot numbers. Todays poll shows only a 51-45 Democratic/Republican spread based on likely voters compared to 55-41 on October 22. The registered voter spread narrowed by less. It is 53-43 as compared to 54-41 on October 22. So it appears that there has been a combination of some movement in preference and some change in intentions to vote, with Republicans supporters now more likely to vote than before. I have not seen anyone comment on this new poll yet.
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