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The Polling Contradiction [Health Care Reform]
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| Contributor | Servo |
| Last Edited | Servo Feb 20, 2010 06:31pm |
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| Category | Analysis |
| Author | Sarah Cliff |
| Media | Magazine - Newsweek |
| News Date | Saturday, February 20, 2010 12:30:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | In the latest NEWSWEEK Poll, the majority of Americans are opposed to President Obama's health-care reform plan—until they learn the details. Plus, a look at very unhappy mood of the electorate.
As Democrats struggle to salvage health-care-reform legislation, a new NEWSWEEK Poll shows that while a majority of Americans say they oppose Obama's plan, a majority actually support the key features of the legislation. The findings support the notion that Democrats have not done a good job of selling the package and that opponents have been successful in framing the debate. The more people know about the legislation, the more likely they are to support major components of it.
When asked about Obama's plan (without being given any details about what the legislation includes), 49 percent opposed it and 40 percent were in favor. But after hearing key features of the legislation described, 48 percent supported the plan and 43 percent remained opposed. |
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