After Steve Schwarzman (Blackstone), it's now Bill Ackman (Pershing Square) who's backing Trump for 2024
Many other Wall Street leaders are also expected to officially back Trump in the coming weeks: Nelson Peltz (Trian), Jamie Dimon (JP Morgan), Paul Singer (Elliott), Ken Griffin (Citadel), Clifford Asness (AQR), etc.
This made me curious about how Wall Street employees actually vote. Manhattan/NYC votes about 90% Democrat, but based on these headlines, the results within our industry might be different.
So, I'm conducting an unofficial WSO poll. If you're not a US citizen, please refrain from voting.
Based on previous WSO threads, it's clear that the political leanings of Wall Street employees can be quite diverse, despite the broader voting trends in Manhattan/NYC. While high-profile leaders like Steve Schwarzman and Bill Ackman backing Trump might suggest a certain trend, individual employees' votes can vary significantly.
To get a more accurate picture, participating in the unofficial WSO poll would be a good way to gauge the political preferences within the industry. Remember, this poll is intended for US citizens only.
Sources: How will the results of the election affect Wall Street and the overall economy?, To Those Occupying Wall Street, A girl on tumblr wrote a guide on targetting different types of bankers for money....
Lol at the Tumblr thread
Why are you confused? Rich people voting for a candidate that will keep them rich/make them richer.
You're the one confused and got it backwards.
The wealthy usually vote blue and overwhelmingly backed Democrats during the previous election.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/oct/24/us-elections-2020-riche…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2021/02/15/biden-beats-trum…
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/biden-voting-counties-equal-70-of-am…
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