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Sign of the Apocalypse: Cramer to SEC

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Published December 3, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Castle_Romeo.jpg Today's sign of the Apocalypse: Jim Cramer's campaign to become President-elect Barack Obama's Securities and Exchange Commission chairman. Below is an outtake from his Tuesday night show where he makes his case:

As of now, I'm formally putting myself forward for the job of SEC chair and I want it. And frankly, Obama will be smart to give it to me. This isn't just my usual megalomania talking. I don't mean to brag, but look, let's take a look at my resume. [Shows giant prop resume.]

I'm a lawyer by training -- I sound like an ad right? -- a stock jock, a former hedge fund manager, a guy who knows the tricks and has seen others do them. Although to be very clear, I never did anything illegal or even close to unethical, because in the end, I am a goody two shoes and I actually have a new pair of goody two shoes.

- Matthew Wurtzel

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From: Soothsayer,

I think that is a great idea! I hereby support James J. Cramer for SEC chairman.

Posted on: December 3, 2008 6:02 PM


From: Bruno D'Amato,

I endorse Jim Cramer for SEC Chairman. We need one who understands the markets and the fraud all around it.

Posted on: December 3, 2008 10:20 PM


From: Froghog,

Cramer for SEC Chairman. WOW!!!! What a Breath of Fresh Air from the old guard. I could not think of a better person to do this job.

Posted on: December 4, 2008 6:51 PM


From: Brenda,

I have already asked Obama's change.gov to look to James Cramer as a person who would give them a different point of view. He's smart, honest and a Harvard alum, so why not give him an opportunity? Many people trust him.

Posted on: December 9, 2008 2:19 PM


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