Better poll results for Bachmann (in an odd place)

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I was getting worried about Michele Bachmann's presidential campaign. The resignation of her New Hampshire staffers, lackluster fundraising numbers, and falling poll results seemed to portend a fading campaign. But there are new numbers out that should hearten Bachmann's supporters!

Real Clear Politics shows Bachmann's average in nationwide polls at a paltry 3.8%. But among Occupy Wall Street protestors she pulls 4%. Of course, I'm not implying that Bachmann is popular among the Occupiers. She's fallen so far that bizarre results like these are possible.

The Fordham poll of Occupiers is enlightening reading. Consider a couple of toplines:

Obama's not popular, despite the fact that 60% voted for him in 2012. Over 60% plan to not vote or vote for "Other" in 2012.

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president? 
Approve……………………………………………………..27%
Disapprove…………………………………………………. 73

Who did you vote for in November 2008? 
Barack Obama……………………………………………....60
John McCain………………………………………………....2 Other………………………………………………………...11
Did not vote…………………………………………………27

Thinking ahead to the election in November 2012, who do you plan to vote for president?
Barack Obama………………………………………………….36
The Republican nominee………………………………………...3
I do not plan to vote…………………………………………….25 Other……………………………………………………………36

Nearly 3/4 of the Occupiers are Greens/Socialists/Other/Nonpartisan, and 1/4 are Democrats. But they are liberals. 

Generally speaking, which of the following political parties do you identify with most closely?
Democratic…………………………………………………25 Republican…………………………………………………..2
Tea Party…………………………………………………….0
Socialist Party……………………………………………...11
Green Party………………………………………………...11 Other……………………………………………………….12
I do not identify with any party……………………………39

When it comes to politics, do you usually think of yourself as:
Extremely liberal………………………………………………….39 Liberal…………………………………………………………….33
Slightly liberal…………………………………………………......8
Moderate/middle of the road……………………………………..15
Slightly conservative………………………………………………2 Conservative……………………………………………………….3
Extremely conservative……………………………………………1

The Occupiers are highly educated (52% have a Bachelor's degree or higher) but are not highly employed.

Highest educational level completed
Some grade school…………………………………………………..1
8th grade……………………………………………………………..3
High school diploma/GED…………………………………………27
2-year college………………………………………………………16
4-year college………………………………………………………30 
Post-graduate…………………………………………………….....22

What is your employment status?
Student………………………………………………………….25 
Employed full-time……………………………………………..30 Unemployed…………………………………………………….28 
Employed part-time…………………………………………….18

The Fordham poll was conducted over four days and had around 300 respondents. While it's an imperfect sample, the core message here should ring loud and clear. Occupy Wall Street is not a Democratic front group, and anyone who thinks that they're here to help Obama win reelection in 2012 is deluding themselves.

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