Best of the Democratic National Convention
September 11, 2012 8:25 AM
If President Obama wins re-election, look for Democrats to spend most of their time defending Dodd-Frank rather than adding additional measures to the reform law. Democrats will also have to finally face the daunting prospect of GSE reform.Related Article: What Obama Victory Would Mean for Banks (Image: Bloomberg News)
During his address to the Democratic convention, outgoing Rep. Barney Frank ripped into Mitt Romney, arguing that he wants "to let Wall Street write its own rules again."Related Article: Frank Rips Romney Over Financial Reform (Image: Bloomberg News)
Elizabeth Warren and other Dems shrewdly paired their argument in favor of Wall Street reform with a message that President Obama has delivered results for small businesses.Related Article: Warren, Dems Push Back Against GOP Narrative on Overregulation (Image: Bloomberg News)
In a series of interviews at both the Republican and Democratic national conventions, the idea of a big bank breakup had significant support-suggesting just how vulnerable mega-institutions are if another scandal erupts.Related Article: Big-Bank Breakup Popular with Rank and File of Both Parties (Image: Bloomberg News)
Can you say awkward? Democrats hosted their convention in a banking mecca-but banks weren't too pleased about it. "There's just no love lost between those two groups."Related Article: Dems, Banks Stay at Arm's Length in Charlotte (Image: Thinkstock)
