Created Sun 21st Sep 2008 3:01pm PST by 
theonecalledmichael
theonecalledmichael 
Will President Obama replace Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the FED, during his first term?
Background: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chairman_of_the_Federal_Reserve
If Bernanke is replaced prior to the next President being sworn in, VOID.....If Bernanke dies or quits, it settles as yes.
If Bernanke is replaced prior to the next President being sworn in, VOID.....If Bernanke dies or quits, it settles as yes.
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
Forecast history %
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Comments: 7
Suspend date: Mon 14th Jan 2013 11:59pm PST (2 years to go)
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 20%
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Created Sun 21st Sep 2008 3:01pm PST by theonecalledmichael
theonecalledmichael
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destry: show details ... In his first term, Will thePresident next presidentObama replace Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the FED, during his first term?
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predicted No (H$100 at 86%)
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predicted No (H$500 at 85%)
bbadenov
predicted No (H$20 at 69%)
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predicted No (H$100 at 46%)Comments (7)
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January 21, 2010 | ABC News
Amidst the voter anger at Wall Street and Washington, D.C., ABC News has learned that the Senate Democratic leadership isn't sure there are enough votes to re-confirm Ben Bernanke for another term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Bernanke's term expires on Jan. 31. The White House did not respond to many requests for comment.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/01/senate-dems-not-sure-they-can-get-enough-votes-to-reconfirm-bernanke.html
January 22, 2010 | Huffington Post
More sharks are circling around Ben Bernanke's nomination for a second term as chair of the Federal Reserve. On Friday morning, yet another Senator -- Russ Feingold (D-Wisc.) -- announced that he will vote 'nay' on confirmation. "A chief responsibility of the Chairman of the Federal Reserve is to ensure a sound financial system," read a statement issued from the Wisconsin Democrats office. "Under the watch of Ben Bernanke, the Federal Reserve permitted grossly irresponsible financial activities that led to the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/21/opposition-to-bernanke-gr_n_431315.html
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