Paul Bedard of U.S. News & World Report writes about how the CNBC morning show “SqauwkBox” is now more political in its coverage.
“Popular with political insiders — over 60 percent of the ‘guests of note’ this year are policymakers — the show went viral in the spring when Chicago contributor Rick Santelli, outraged about government spending, excitedly called for a protest tea party. That prompted Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs to suggest that Santelli start drinking decaf. ‘It got a little surreal,’ says Kernen.
“While not a ranter, Kernen is political. ‘My deal is that I’d rather have the markets do it. I think government is ineffective,’ says Kernen, who sneers at ‘Government Motors’ and the ‘activist administration.’ Still, he likes President Obama.”
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