Elizabeth Warren: Standing between us & Wall Street's next meltdown

I received a "take action" email from MoveOn.org today, notifying me that Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren is up for consideration for a government post - head of the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. She currently serves as chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel, a watchdog created to keep tabs on the federal bailout.


photo: Elizabeth Warren

I was super psyched to see that she is up for this position because I really enjoyed Rolling Stone's April 12 piece, The Watchdog: Elizabeth Warren may be the only person in Washington who stands between us and Wall Street's next meltdown.

To learn more about her check out her January 26, 2010 interview with Jon Stewart here. She was also on the Daily show last April - check it out - Part 1 here, and Part 2 here.

Then if you agree with me that Congress should appoint her to this new post, sign the MoveOn.org petition here. It's a tough race for the spot - she needs your support.