The protestors at the Occupy Wall Street demonstration seem to have no intention of leaving. The movement has spread to hundreds of cities across the country. The media and Washington are listening.

But it is still unclear how the protests may affect policy or the electoral playing field in 2012. Democrats have made attempts to court the protestors with a petition tying the fundraising efforts of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to the movement, and some Republicans have cooled their dismissive rhetoric.

At first glance, one might think that the protests will benefit progressives and Democrats. Despite the jumbled message of Occupy Wall Street, it is clear that taxing wealthy Americans and enforcing stronger bank regulation is paramount to the movement. These are things Democrats can easily get behind. But if you have spent time at Zuccotti Park over the past month, it doesn’t take long to see that the protestors aren’t endorsing anybody.

Take this survey to help clarify how people perceive and participate in the movement. Do you support the protestors? Do you think they have the potential to change the dynamics of the 2012 elections?