| | Bernanke is a Republican and was appointed to the Federal Reserve Board, and elevated to Chairman, by Republican President, [[George W. Bush]]; he was confirmed by the Senate in 2006. | | Bernanke is a Republican and was appointed to the Federal Reserve Board, and elevated to Chairman, by Republican President, [[George W. Bush]]; he was confirmed by the Senate in 2006. |
| − | In January 2009, hearings are held to discuss a second four-year term. Some in Congress, [[Barabara Boxer]] and [[Russ Feingold]], questions his handling of the recession and the [[Obama Administration]] is pressing for his speedy confirmation. Further throwing his leadership into question would be the lobbying done by disgraced liberal politicians, namely Senators Reid, Dodd, and Kerry, who support Bernanke. He will likely be confirmed with a number of Republicans casting their support. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/01/23/bernanke-supporters-save-job/ Bernanke Boasts Strong Supporters, but Can They Save His Job?, Fox News, January 23, 2010]</ref> | + | In January 2009, hearings are held to discuss a second four-year term. Some in Congress, [[Barbara Boxer]] and [[Russ Feingold]], questions his handling of the recession and the [[Obama Administration]] is pressing for his speedy confirmation. Further throwing his leadership into question would be the lobbying done by disgraced liberal politicians, namely Senators Reid, Dodd, and Kerry, who support Bernanke. He will likely be confirmed with a number of Republicans casting their support. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/01/23/bernanke-supporters-save-job/ Bernanke Boasts Strong Supporters, but Can They Save His Job?, Fox News, January 23, 2010]</ref> |
| | No mention so far of the growing number of politicians that have signed onto [[Ron Paul]]'s legislation to pry open and audit the Federal Reserve. | | No mention so far of the growing number of politicians that have signed onto [[Ron Paul]]'s legislation to pry open and audit the Federal Reserve. |