Americans Agree: Health Care Will Pass This Year; And They Oppose It

A new Rasmussen Poll this week shows a huge jump in the number of Americans who think that health care will pass this year. But, that doesn't mean they like it.

Sixty-seven percent (67%) of voters nationwide now expect that health care reform legislation will pass this year. That’s up from 49% before the Senate passed its version of the legislation on Christmas Eve - and by far the highest level of expectation yet measured.

And, as most of you might have guessed, opposition to the bill still runs strong.

However, while expectations for passage have risen dramatically, support for the plan has not. Just 40% of voters nationwide now favor it while 55% are opposed. Those figures are essentially unchanged from a week ago. This is the sixth straight week with support for the legislation between 38% and 41%

When it comes to health care reform, Americans are worried about: costs and quality. And, the current legislation falls short of easing those concerns.

When it comes to the costs of health care, a shockingly low "13% now believe the proposal will achieve its stated goal of reducing the cost of health care."

Well, if something costs more, it's usually because it's better, right? Nope.
Most voters, 54%,"now believe that passage of the plan will make the quality of care worse. Those figures have remained fairly consistent for months."

I have a rule of thumb: if the majority of people share an opinion, that opinion is more likely than not a reality. I am baffled that the "policy makers" in DC aren't wising up to the mood of America.

Read the full Rasmussen Report here: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/healthcare/september_2009/health_care_reform