According to the new WSJ/NBC poll, more Americans think congressional Democrats are on the side of large corporations than think they are on the side of average Americans:
When it comes to the problems in the financial markets, do you think that (INSERT PERSON/GROUP) is more concerned about the interests of average Americans or more concerned about the interests of large corporations? (RANDOMIZE)
President Obama: 51% average Americans, 36% large corporations
Republicans in Congress: 20% average Americans, 71% large corporations
Democrats in Congress: 35% average Americans, 53% large corporations
In today's political and economic environment, with nearly 10% unemployment and corporate malfeasance everywhere you look, it's a disaster for congressional Democrats to be seen as supporting the interests of large corporations over average Americans. If the Democratic brand means nothing else, it should mean fighting for the little guy and for the middle class.