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Stories from October 2008

The governor’s new clothes

By Emily Morgan

October 22, 2008 at 3:39pm

Sarah Palin’s wardrobe has been revamped, thanks to the Republican National Committee.

Will Chris Matthews run for the Senate?

By Carol Eisenberg

October 22, 2008 at 1:20pm

Anyone watching Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s Hardball, senses his passion for politics.

More upheaval in Sumner Redstone’s life

By Laurie Bennett

October 22, 2008 at 11:18am

Tumult surrounds Sumner Redstone these days, and the least of it may be his pending divorce.

eBay founder Pierre Omidyar will increase grants and investments

By Laurie Bennett

October 22, 2008 at 10:40am

While many billionaires watch their portfolios shrivel, and nonprofit organizations worry about their reliance on those portfolios, one well-known philanthropist plans to expand his giving.

Kirk Kerkorian unloads portion of Ford stake

By Carol Eisenberg

October 21, 2008 at 3:32pm

Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian is dumping part of his stake in Ford Motor Company after losing nearly two-thirds of his $995 million holding.

Colin Powell and son, Michael, at odds over Obama, McCain

By Carol Eisenberg

October 21, 2008 at 1:27pm

When Colin Powell announced his support of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy on Meet the Press Sunday, he was distancing himself not just from his party, but from his own son.

John Podesta and Cassandra Q. Butts oversee Obama’s transition

By Carol Eisenberg

October 21, 2008 at 12:19pm

Away from the glare of the campaign, leaders of two distinct Democratic networks are sifting names and vetting resumes for a prospective Barack Obama presidency.

Tom Golisano finances effort to block third term for Bloomberg

By A. James Memmott

October 21, 2008 at 10:19am

Who says the economy is in the tank? There are at least two billionaires willing to spend and spend and spend in these perilous financial times.

Obama cancels campaign events to visit ailing grandmother

By Carol Eisenberg

October 21, 2008 at 9:06am

With exactly two weeks to go before the election, Barack Obama has announced he will leave the campaign trail for two days to visit his gravely ill grandmother in Hawaii.

Judith Miller joins Fox News as pundit

By Carol Eisenberg

October 20, 2008 at 3:51pm

Former New York Times reporter Judith Miller, whose stories about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq were proven wrong after the U.S. invasion, is joining Fox News as an analyst on national security issues.

Top New York State aide pays off $200,000 in back taxes

By A. James Memmott

October 20, 2008 at 11:25am

Charles J. O’Byrne has had many roles in life, including lawyer, Jesuit priest, friend of the Kennedys and, currently, the most powerful non-elected public official in the state of New York.

Obama’s ‘grassroots campaign’ includes thousands of big-money donors

By Laurie Bennett

October 20, 2008 at 11:10am

Barack Obama is breaking all records in campaign fundraising, bringing in a whopping $150 million last month alone.

Lions Gate mixes provocation with meat-and-potatoes action flicks

By Carol Eisenberg

October 20, 2008 at 4:52am

Oliver Stone’s much-anticipated W. does not look like the moneymaker that distributor Lions Gate Entertainment and other backers had hoped for. Still, the studio insists it will continue to back political films, in addition to its usual fare of horror and action adventures.

Aubrey McClendon is top search on Muckety

By John Decker

October 19, 2008 at 10:05am

Chesapeake Energy chairman and CEO Aubrey McClendon was the top new search term on Muckety last week.

Colin Powell announces support for Obama campaign

By Laurie Bennett

October 19, 2008 at 9:52am

With just 16 days left in the presidential campaign, retired Gen. Colin Powell today announced his support for Democratic candidate Barack Obama.

McCain fundraiser Harry Sargeant III accused of war profiteering

By Carol Eisenberg

October 17, 2008 at 11:15am

A Florida billionaire and top fund-raiser for John McCain has been accused of “a reprehensible form of war profiteering” by the chairman of a Congressional investigative committee.

Joe the Plumber was the real winner?

By Laurie Bennett

October 16, 2008 at 8:35pm

Last night, Joe the Plumber, the essence of un-Muckety, became the sweetheart of both political parties and the mainstream media.

Elon Musk hops in the driver’s seat at Tesla Motors

By John Decker

October 16, 2008 at 3:38pm

In a boardroom shakeup at high-end auto manufacturer Tesla Motors, chairman Elon Musk is becoming CEO.

Erin Callan makes tidy profit on sale of 15 CPW apartment

By Carol Eisenberg

October 16, 2008 at 3:12pm

She may have been forced out as chief financial officer of Lehman Brothers, but Erin Callan appears not to have lost that golden-girl touch.

Christopher Buckley burns conservative bridges with Obama endorsement

By A. James Memmott

October 16, 2008 at 3:05pm

Like father, like son. Well, maybe not. On Friday, the satirist and conservative columnist Christopher Buckley endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.



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