Created Sun 21st Sep 2008 3:01pm PST by

theonecalledmichael Level 15, Seer (H$312,103)

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.

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Forecast history %

Yes

18%

82%

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Activity: H$37,722
Predictions: 41
Comments: 2

Suspend date: Mon 14th Jan 2013 11:59pm PST (3 years to go)

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 20%

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Created Sun 21st Sep 2008 3:01pm PST by

theonecalledmichael Level 15, Seer (H$312,103)

Changed Question text Tue 4th Nov 2008 11:03pm PST by

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... ~~In his first term,~~ Will ~~the~~President ~~next president~~Obama replace Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the FED, during his first term?

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Predictions (41)

12 weeks ago

frogchop Level 17, Superdubber (H$1,664,681)

predicted No (H$1,000 at 69%)

16 weeks ago

daleo

predicted No (H$1,000 at 69%)

22 weeks ago

frogchop Level 17, Superdubber (H$1,664,681)

predicted Yes (H$2,500 at 27%)

34 weeks ago

pita_soup Level 13, Psychic (H$61,074)

predicted No (H$100 at 77%)

41 weeks ago

valli942 Level 9, Expert (H$9,906)

predicted Yes (H$20 at 23%)

Comments (2)

xcitnite Level 7, Pro (H$3,055)

Who would not replace this clown Bernanke?

posted 48 weeks ago

curios

as read this implies that Obama will replace Ben Bernanke

posted 43 weeks ago

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