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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Support for ObamaCare?

The Wall Street Journal just reported that the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC poll shows that more people oppose than support the health care agenda being pushed by the President and Democratic leaders in Congress.

The Journal noted:

Support for President Barack Obama's health-care effort has declined over the past five weeks, particularly among those who already have insurance, a Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll found, amid prolonged debate over costs and quality of care.

In mid-June, respondents were evenly divided when asked whether they thought Mr. Obama's health plan was a good or bad idea. In the new poll, conducted July 24-27, 42% called it a bad idea while 36% said it was a good idea.

Among those with private insurance, the proportion calling the plan a bad idea rose to 47% from 37%.

People have good reason to be skeptical of what would be, in effect, a government takeover of health care in this nation, with an accompanying rise in costs and decline in quality of care.

Raymond J. Keating
Chief Economist
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

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