Some pundits like to knock the Occupy moment for its lack of focus or message, but a study shows its mere existence has shifted the news focus from “deficit” to “unemployed” and “1%”.

Carol Felsenthal (Chicago Magazine) and David Schaper (NPR) are in the Newsroom this week .

We talk CTA: Unions vs. riders?  Will Quinn hold fast in his opposition to current casino legislation? Yes, says Carol, if he want to get out from Rahm’s shadow.

Can Obama win enough states? Would Hilary help? This and more on this week’s CN.