Soon afterwards, US Airways began seeking support on Wall Street for a merger.

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Mr Romney, a former private-equity executive, is unsurprisingly less keen on red tape and soaking the rich than Mr Obama, which may explain a lot of his support on Wall Street.

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Although there is strong support for his strategy both within the firm and on Wall Street, there are several dangers.

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