Angela Merkel
publication date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 (part of Round XL)
category: 
Government
clue: The most powerful woman in the world might not be able to save one of the world's largest economies.
explanation: At the time this goo was published, Merkel was Chancellor of Germany and struggling with an economic crisis that resisted stimulation. She was often called the most powerful woman in the world due to her role running Europe's largest economy. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, Walter Chesser, and Elaine Beckland
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