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Are You Smarter Than a Wall Street Occupier? Over the past month, the crusaders at Zuccotti Park have braved the elements, tussled with police, and stood their ground against Mayor Bloomberg. But how much do the protesters actually know about the economic system that they're fighting to change? To find out, we asked 50 occupiers a series of questions about Wall Street, taxes, and government. The results were mixed. See if you can do better. What is the Dodd–Frank Act? Investment banks + Show Answer The correct answer is “a financial regulations law,” passed and signed last summer. Does President Obama control the Federal Reserve? Hand grenade into it" The correct answer is “no.”

Who is the chairman of the Federal Reserve? 'He's Jewish' The correct answer is “Ben Bernanke.” Is the U.S. economy currently experiencing inflation or deflation? Don't Know/'Both' The correct answer is “inflation.” Who is Elizabeth Warren? President/hero" The correct answer is “professor, Massachusetts senatorial candidate, and financial reformer.” What is the “S.E.C.”? Mediaite.com | News & Opinion | Media: TV, Print, Online, Jobs, Ranking. Memeorandum. Talking Points Memo | Breaking News and Analysis. Alltop.

Huffington Post. President Barack Obama has been the target of endless tirades from the Republican opposition, nonetheless, the president has remained poised as he has made progress on a wide range of important issues. But will the "Yes we can! " voters of 2008 be energized enough this fall to overcome those whose rallying cry is "Hell no! "? The incumbent party almost always loses House and Senate seats in a midterm elections, and that will certainly be the outcome this coming November.

While the president's decline in popularity may be a factor, these races are largely decided on local issues. Also, it appears that an "anti-Obama" spirit, especially in the South, has galvanized Tea Party members and conservatives. Conservative leaders, like Mississippi Governor Haley Barber, know just how to tap into the emotions of their state's voters. Take the controversy over Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell's declaration of "Confederate History Month" without mentioning slavery. Is this the work of an arrogant man?

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