Drudge Report

by Walter Alarkon - 04/15/08 9:15 AM ET

Economic news tops the Drudge Report. The lead link goes to a story on food costs, which are rising at a rate unseen in 17 years. Above the banner, he suggests that this will be the year of the potato, linking to a story about an increase in other grain staples. His top political link belongs to Silvio Berlusconi‘s general election victory in Italy. Turning to the American race, Drudge highlights three stories on John McCain and the economy: one about McCain’s statement that the country is in a recession; another in which the Republican blames “greedy” Wall Street; and a third in which he proposes gas tax breaks.