AP Poll: Repeal? Many Wish Health Law Went Further

[SecularMotion]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's health care overhaul has divided the nation, and Republicans believe their call for repeal will help them win elections in November. But the picture's not that clear cut.

A new AP poll finds that Americans who think the law should have done more outnumber those who think the government should stay out of health care by 2-to-1.

"I was disappointed that it didn't provide universal coverage," said Bronwyn Bleakley, 35, a biology professor from Easton, Mass.

More than 30 million people would gain coverage in 2019 when the law is fully phased in, but another 20 million or so would remain uninsured. Bleakley, who was uninsured early in her career, views the overhaul as a work in progress.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/09/25/us/politics/AP-US-Health-Care-Poll.html?hp

[SpiralHawk]

1. "You bet your bippy." - American citizens

[SpiralHawk]

2. "Hell no, no, no, no, no." - RepubliCorporate TeaBagliCons for Profiteering (R)

[adnelson60087]

3. Obama never wanted Universal care during the campaign cycle

so why would he support it in his plans? People need to pay attention to the details of these politicians.

[Historic NY]

4. So much for the Republican appeal...& you know they ain't going to fix it either.

[jaysunb]

5. Here's the REAL truth of the matter

Republicans "are going to have to contend with the 75 percent who want substantial changes in the system," said Stanford political science professor Jon Krosnick, who directed the university's participation.

"Republican legislators' passion to repeal the legislation is understandable if they are paying attention to members of their own party," Krosnick added. "But if they want to be responsive to all Americans, there are more Democrats and independents than there are Republicans."

of course these little facts are routinely overlooked. :evilfrown:

[metapunditedgy]

6. An inconvenient truth for the pragmatists. If Americans want Obama to be more progressive,

(and not just on this issue, but also DADT, Wall Street reform, oil drilling, BP criminal charges, etc.)...

then WHY THE HELL is it "PRAGMATIC" to govern to the right of even main-street America?

[Arkana]

9. How the hell is it an "inconvenient truth" for us?

No one ever argued that Obama didn't get the public option because the people didn't want it--he didn't get it because Congress wouldn't allow it. When's the last time Congress actually accurately represented the people?

[metapunditedgy]

11. A Democratic Congress doesn't represent the people? The bully pulpit can't be used for popular

issues... because it would make Congress unhappy?

It's not a believable story, is it? Better to pretend that the issues were unpopular and hope the polls get buried.

[Arkana]

15. The President could have stood and screamed as loud as he could

but it's ultimately Congress who gets to decide what's in the bills that passes. I love how you people support a unitary executive when it's for things you agree with.

[metapunditedgy]

16. "You people?" "Screaming as loud as he could?" What battle are you fighting there?

Seems unreal.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

13. Then your system is irretrievably broken.

Because Congress is THE body that's supposed to accurately represent the people.

[Arkana]

14. You're not telling me anything I don't already know.

[metapunditedgy]

17. The White House can advocate for main-street America, too. In a pinch.

When it doesn't conflict with what the Military wants. Or Wall Street. Or Oil Companies.

[HuckleB]

7. K & R.

[Arkana]

8. Shock and awe, I tells ya.

[Catshrink]

10. Because of HCR my OTC allergy drugs are no longer allowed in my HSA

That's a negative. I have a nice little debit card linked to the HSA I use when I buy them - or ibuprofen, etc. After 1/1/11 these will no longer be covered unless I submit a letter from my doctor stating that these are a medical necessity with my receipts. This blows - our deductible is so high that I have to pay for the freaking doctor's appointment to get a letter allowing me to do what I do anyway and then, instead of not needing to front the money, I have to wait to get reimbursed.

Thankfully, this is my only health issue so it's an inconvenience. I can only imagine what it must be like for those with more ailments. The letter we got from our HR dept. said they are still trying to figure out what diabetic supplies are subject to this change. When you add up the cost of test strips and syringes, this can be a lot of out of pocket.

Thanks Obama. This and what your clown Duncan are doing to education makes me think my hope was misplaced.

[deutsey]

12. I'm among those who wanted it to go much, much further n/t