Recently, NBC News/The Wall Street Journal released a poll on the heels of the Massachusetts special election with an entire section focused on voter discontent. Some of the survey’s major findings were that 70% believed the federal government is not working well or is unhealthy, 93% believe there is too much partisan fighting in Washington and 58% feel the federal government has gone too far and tried to do too much.
The effects of voter anger are well know and documented. Between the surge of support for Obama in 2008 to the present day Republican advantage in the generic congressional ballot, voter anger is both fickle and powerful. However, does this anger extend to the private sector and do companies take a hit for taking bailout funds not just in public perception but dollars and cents?...
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