dkf blames Washington, not Wallstreet. (really wants pizza)

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dkf   (1000+ posts)             Mon Oct-17-11 11:11 PM
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The Hill Poll: Voters say Washington is worse than Wall Street
   
In the minds of likely voters, Washington, not Wall Street, is primarily to blame for the financial crisis and the subsequent recession.

That is the key finding of this week’s The Hill poll, which comes as the national Occupy Wall Street movement — a protest that objects to risky practices and excessive salaries at major banks, along with American income disparities in general — enters its second month.

The movement appears to have struck a chord with progressive voters, but it does not seem to represent the feelings of the wider public.

The Hill poll found that only one in three likely voters blames Wall Street for the country’s financial troubles, whereas more than half — 56 percent — blame Washington.

Moreover, when it comes to the political consequences of the protest, voters tend to believe that there are more perils than positives for Obama and the Democrats.


http://thehill.com/polls/187837-the-hill-poll-voters-sa...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2137402

Romulox (1000+ posts)             Mon Oct-17-11 11:14 PM
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1. That's what's so bizarre about the attempt by some to turn OWS into an Obama rally. nt

Blue_In_AK   (1000+ posts)             Mon Oct-17-11 11:15 PM
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3. It definitely isn't an Obama or a Democratic rally,
   
and anyone who thinks otherwise isn't paying attention.

Obama and the Demos are trying their best to co opt the movement.  Soros and other lefties are backing it.

RKP5637   (1000+ posts)           Mon Oct-17-11 11:18 PM
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4. It is, isn't it. I suppose one could say the bottom line resides with Washington. It could
   
Edited on Mon Oct-17-11 11:18 PM by RKP5637
be controlled if congress/the administration had the will, but often it's complicit IMO, and both parties are the blame.