Public Opinion and Regulation: Do Americans want more regulation of the financial sector?

The Democrats told us, after the Massachusetts special election, that regulation of the financial sector would be very popular with voters. Alas, the Demo-Statists seem to still be out of touch. According to Rasmussen, 34% favor more regulation of the financial system, while 47% are opposed.

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