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New Yorkers Support 'Occupy'

More than two-thirds say they back the movement

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2011 3:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – New Yorkers clearly like seeing a few nerves rattled on Wall Street. In fact, 67% of those asked in a new survey say they support the Occupy Wall Street movement, and 87% back protesters' right to camp out as long as they observe the law. Support fell along party lines, however, with 81% of Democrats liking the demonstrators compared to only 35% of Republicans, Reuters reports.

The biggest voting block, 37%, accused President Bush's administration of letting the economy fall apart; just 21% blamed banks. Almost three quarters said better government regulation would help rein in a runaway Wall Street. The poll, taken last week, queried more than 1,000 registered voters.

Occupy Wall Street participants chant slogans on their way to stage a demonstration on Times Square in New York, October 15, 2011.
Occupy Wall Street participants chant slogans on their way to stage a demonstration on Times Square in New York, October 15, 2011.   (Getty Images)
Occupy Wall Street participants protest on Times Square in New York, October 15, 2011.
Occupy Wall Street participants protest on Times Square in New York, October 15, 2011.   (Getty Images)
Occupy Wall Street participants walk on a protest march on their way to stage a demonstration on Times Square in New York, October 15, 2011.
Occupy Wall Street participants walk on a protest march on their way to stage a demonstration on Times Square in New York, October 15, 2011.   (Getty Images)
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saucier111
Nov 7, 2011 6:52 PM CST
Before drunken little hitler bush stole the presidency we had a balanced budjet with a 127,000,000,000 dollar surplus. After 8 years and a million dead and two bull shit wars to make the defense contractors rich. We had over a 11,000,000,000 dollar deficit with a budget that was over 1,100,000,000 dollars a year and growing. Not even mentioning 9/11 crooked investigation. But what do you expect he was a Jack Abramoff man like Tom Delay.
parkplace
Oct 17, 2011 11:36 PM CDT
We in New York can see first hand how passionate, articulate, and committed these people are. It gives me such pride to see so many young people who care so deeply about the future. We can also see close up the corruption and greed on Wall Street and in the financial sector at large, and we know Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Cuomo care more about the rich than the rest of us. It is not hard to know which side we are on! We are the 99%!
Buckshot
Oct 17, 2011 5:39 PM CDT
The majority of people around the world support the protesters.

 
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