Occupy Wall Street, the Obama Campaign, and Everybody Else on the Hill
With protests being organized across the nation, it is clear that Occupy America ain't going away. When these things erupt, politicians - especially when it's campaign season and they're up for reelection - go to into a "wait and see" mode. From a strategic perspective, it makes sense.
However, some political leaders have already begun to speak out in support of the movement. For instance, when I was tweeting wildly about the arrests of over 700 people on the Brooklyn Bridge, I made an appeal to Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY) and asked him to help the protesters out. Several others sent the
However, some political leaders have already begun to speak out in support of the movement. For instance, when I was tweeting wildly about the arrests of over 700 people on the Brooklyn Bridge, I made an appeal to Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY) and asked him to help the protesters out. Several others sent the