So what level of support is there for a major change in Health Care in this country? An article by Scott Rasmussen in the Wall Street Journal reports some interesting statistics from recent polls, just a day after the current resident of the Oval Office said that those who oppose the idea should keep their mouths shut.
So what do the people think?
- Obama says the plan he's selling will reduce costs, but 53% of the people believe it will have the opposite effect.
- 74% rate the quality of care they currently receive as good or excellent.
- 50% of people fear that if this plan is passed, it will result in a decline in quality of care.
- By a factor of two to one, people think that no matter how bad things might be, congressional action will only make them worse.
- 78% of folks agree that passage of the current congressional plan is likely to mean higher taxes for the middle class
- Although 63% of voters agree that all Americans should have "quality, affordable health care," only 28% are willing to pay higher taxes to achieve that goal.
- Although 25% of voters strongly support the reform effort, 41% strongly oppose it.
- 48% of voters now rate the U.S. health-care system as good or excellent. This is up from 29% a year ago.
- 19% of voters now rate the U.S. health-care system as poor. This is down from 37% a year ago.
- Currently, 76% of Democrat voters favor the reform plan being touted by Obama and the congressional Democrats.
- Currently, 35% of unaffiliated voters favor the plan, versus 60% who are opposed.
- Of these unaffiliated voters, only 16% strongly favor the plan, while 47% strongly oppose it.
The House Resolution, euphemistically called "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009," can be found here. Please read it.
Mr Rasumssen's data can be found here.
Rasmussen's Op Ed piece can be found here.
