Americans Continue To Support Occupy Wall Street Goals

Even after weeks of protests, Americans support the goals of Occupy Wall Street. In the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, 42% support the movement’s goals; 30% oppose them.

There are partisan differences: most Republicans say they oppose the movement’s goals, while Democrats support them.

Economist/YouGov poll archives can found here.

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