“The Bear” on Business

Michael Wilson, finance chief at Envysion and winner of the 2007 Bear’s Den Texas Hold’em Tournament, solved the riddle. His explanation was succinct and spot on. I will simply post his response: 

Saturday Night Live: Their debate parody “arguably” caused people to think about the treatment that the two Democratic candidates have received from the media.

The show benefits because they will have a string of shows from now to Pennsylvania that will be highly anticipated (and viewed).

You, like the rest of us, will benefit by getting to watch their comic genius at work.

I couldn’t find a YouTube post with one of their clips (BearOnBusiness.com readers: can you help?).  Hillary did attempt to exploit the skits in one of the debates. 

(The “My Start as a Blogger” series will be continued Monday. I just thought of the following post, and I want to get it in today.)

A few months back, I wrote a blog string entitled “An Investor Riddle“. If you go back and read it, make sure you start from the bottom up. I have a new riddle. Please post your answer!

Hillary had a great comeback this week. Super Tuesday became Hillary Tuesday. Certainly Hillary and Bill benefited from the outcome. My riddle is this…

The actions of a particular group resulted (arguably) in Hillary winning the race. Moreover, they benefited materially from this outcome. However, their motivations for causing this outcome were not political nor is politics the nature of how they benefited. This group has no animosity toward Obama–in fact, it is quite possible that they would like to see him become the next president of the United States. Yet, for now at least, they are thrilled that Hillary’s new nickname is the Comeback Kid.

As for me, I am glad that this group got what it was looking for. Why? This group will do more for me because of this outcome. How? It has nothing to do with politics–nor will I benefit financially in any way.

Who is the group? If you know, post your answer. (If you figure out the answer, you will know you are right!)

Answer will be provided next week.