The polls seem to be showing solid doubts and opposition to the health care agenda being advocated by President Obama and congressional leaders.
For example, a Rasmussen Reports survey released on August 27 found the following:
• “The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey show that 43% of voters nationwide favor the plan working its way through Congress while 53% are opposed.”
• “While supporters of the reform effort say it is needed to help reduce the cost of health care, 52% of voters believe it will have the opposite effect and lead to higher costs. Just 17% believe the plans now in Congress will reduce costs.”
• “Additionally, by a 50% to 23% margin, voters believe the proposed reforms would make the quality of care worse rather than better.”
• As for breakdown by political party, 87% of Republicans oppose the plan and 55% of those not identified with either major party are opposed, while 75% of Democrats are in support.
The majority of voters are right on the mark. This big government health care plan, if passed, would raise costs, and diminish quality. It’s time for elected officials to catch up with their constituents on this critical issue.
Raymond J. Keating
Chief Economist
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
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