Wall Street investors are moaning and whining about President Obama's attack on speculators. For supposed smart guys, they're not too hip to what's happening.
Andrew Leonard Friday, May 1, 2009 2:20 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
President Obama is likely to take some heat for so directly criticizing some of Chrysler's lenders, but it's likely that his stance will ultimately help him.
Alex Koppelman Thursday, Apr 30, 2009 5:20 PM UTC
Politics Barack Obama, War Room, Chrysler
"I don't stand with them," the president says of the lenders who refused a deal. "I stand with Chrysler's employees, management and suppliers."
Andrew Leonard Thursday, Apr 30, 2009 4:54 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
A White House official says the hedge fund refusal to cut a deal with the government is not in "the national interest."
Andrew Leonard Thursday, Apr 30, 2009 1:53 PM UTC
Politics U.S. Economy, Globalization
The game of chicken over Chrysler's future is going down to the wire. The endgame will tell us a a lot about how the White House and Wall Street match up.
Andrew Leonard Thursday, Apr 30, 2009 10:00 AM UTC
Politics Globalization
The government and Wall Street are playing a high-stakes game of poker over the automaker's future. Somebody is bluffing. But who?
Andrew Leonard Thursday, Apr 23, 2009 8:35 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
Wall Street is playing hardball on negotiations to reduce carmaker debt. There's a lesson here that the U.S. government doesn't appear eager to learn.
Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 7:34 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
G.M. and Chrysler have nothing to smile about, but the battered car industry slaps a happy face on one of its biggest annual events.
Alex Koppelman and Sara Versluis Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 10:15 AM UTC
News Barack Obama, Great Recession
The president will buy you a new muffler. He might not save G.M. and Chrysler unless they shape up.
Mike Madden Monday, Mar 30, 2009 7:48 PM UTC
News Barack Obama, Auto Industry
Moments after the White House declares Chrysler's only option is a merger with Fiat, a deal appears to be done.
Andrew Leonard Monday, Mar 30, 2009 5:12 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
In a speech, the president explains why he's decided not to give more bailout money to G.M. and Chrysler, and lays out his plans for the future.
Alex Koppelman Monday, Mar 30, 2009 3:40 PM UTC
Politics Barack Obama, War Room, Chrysler
The administration has determined the two companies are not viable, and so they won't be getting additional bailout money -- bankruptcy might be next.
Alex Koppelman Monday, Mar 30, 2009 2:15 PM UTC
Politics Barack Obama, War Room, Chrysler
On bended knee, and with promises to retool their operations, the Big Three ask Congress for billions to save the auto industry. They might get it this time.
Mike Madden Friday, Dec 5, 2008 11:27 AM UTC
News U.S. Economy, Unemployment
Sports are fertile ground for making that brilliant coinage a part of everyday speech.
King Kaufman Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 7:45 PM UTC
Entertainment U.S. Economy, Chrysler
Chrysler's new parent starts hacking away, while India's Mahindra thinks big (or at least Appalachian).
Andrew Leonard Thursday, Nov 1, 2007 8:29 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
A three-headed dog whose job was to keep anyone from escaping Hades plans to rescue the car company from German control. Could there be a worse metaphor?
Andrew Leonard Monday, May 14, 2007 5:34 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
In a new Chrysler ad, a lucky man has both his wife and car upgraded. But -- surprise! -- objectification in advertising goes both ways.
Catherine Price Tuesday, Feb 20, 2007 11:44 PM UTC
Life Advertising, Broadsheet, Chrysler
Who do we love to hate? Alternative weekly journalists share their true feelings on SUVs, cell phones, minks, celebrities and others.
Jenn Shreve Friday, Jan 14, 2000 5:00 PM UTC
Entertainment Chrysler