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Health care poll: 63 percent say "keep trying"
SeattlePI Blogs ^ | 2-9-2010 | Joel Connelly

Posted on 02/10/2010 6:01:13 AM PST by Colonel Kangaroo

A 63 percent majority of Americans, notably Democratic and Independent voters, want Congress to "Keep Trying" to pass a comprehensive health care reform plan, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post poll.

The survey, conducted Thursday through Monday, queried more than 1,000 voters across the country, and also asked which party is responsible for lack of cooperation in Washington, D.C. The margin of error was 3.5 percent.

The key question: "Do you think lawmakers in Washington should keep trying to pass a comprehensive health care reform plan, or should they give up on comprehensive health care reform?

Sixty-three percent said "Keep Trying" while 34 percent opted for "Give Up." By an 88 percent-to-8 percent margin, Democrats opted for trying. So did Independents, by a 56 percent-to-39 percent division.

By contrast, by a 55 percent-to-42 percent margin, Republicans opted for the give-up option.

The poll asked opinions of how well or badly President Obama and Republicans in Congress are doing on working with each other.

The presidential question: "Do you think Obama is doing too much, too little, or about the right amount to compromise with Republicans on important issues?

Forty-five percent said Obama is doing the "Right Amount," 44 percent felt he is doing "Too Little," with 9 percent opting that the president is doing "Too Much" to cooperate with Republicans.

A similar question was posed about the GOP: "Do you think Republicans are doing too much, too little or about the right amount to compromise with Obama on important issues."

The result was a quite critical view of Republicans.

Just 8 percent said they are doing "Too Much" to cooperate with a Democratic president, with 30 percent opting for the "Right Amount" of cooperation. But 58 percent said Democrats are doing "Too Little."

With Independent voters, 56 percent felt Republicans in Congress are too unbending, while 50 percent had that opinion of Obama. A total of 28 percent felt both sides are doing too little toward seeking and finding agreement.


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2010polls; bhohealthcare; healthcare
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To: Colonel Kangaroo

Hint - Vote “Yes” for Healthcare “reform” to score a coupon for a free Mochachinofrappelatte!


21 posted on 02/10/2010 6:28:28 AM PST by Rodamala
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To: Colonel Kangaroo
"...ABC News/Washington Post poll. "

I stopped reading right there....'nuff said.
22 posted on 02/10/2010 6:29:58 AM PST by FrankR (Those of us who love AMERICA far outnumber those who love obama - your choice.)
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To: NoGrayZone
stuffoneupyourbutticus on abc this morning actually stated that this poll has obammy at 52% job approval rating. ****ing LIARS!

LLS

23 posted on 02/10/2010 6:30:36 AM PST by LibLieSlayer (hussama will never be my president... NEVER!)
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To: Colonel Kangaroo
A 63 percent majority of Americans, notably Democratic and Independent voters

Yea, those most responsible for the mess in the first place. Sure, let's listen to them.....

24 posted on 02/10/2010 6:31:29 AM PST by Niteranger68 ("Obama voters will pay dearly!")
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To: Osage Orange
Do you not think the Republicans didn't have a plan????

They didn't do anything about passing measures like those listed in post #4 when they had the chance. With such a recent history, the independent voter can be forgiven for thinking that the Republicans are not really interested in this issue.

25 posted on 02/10/2010 6:32:04 AM PST by Colonel Kangaroo
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To: Osage Orange

Don’t forget cap and trade, which has already passed the House. Then there is amnesty and the elimination of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” closing Gitmo, trying KSM and others in NYC, etc. Intentionally, we are always in a crisis mode.


26 posted on 02/10/2010 6:32:55 AM PST by kabar
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To: Colonel Kangaroo
Sounds like a “hockey stick”, cherry-picked sample of respondents. I'll bet they polled fellow employees at the Post Intelligencer and some folks at a diner around the corner from Acorn headquarters.
27 posted on 02/10/2010 6:37:08 AM PST by Mobties
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To: LibLieSlayer

LMAO!!!!!!

One thing these idiots are useful for is a good laugh!


28 posted on 02/10/2010 6:38:36 AM PST by NoGrayZone
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To: Colonel Kangaroo
God bless ya, Sparky. Keep pushin' your dog-of-a-bill REAL HARD, right up until November 1, 2010!


29 posted on 02/10/2010 6:38:45 AM PST by Lazamataz (Hey Obama, Can You Hear Me Now....? GOOOOoood......)
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To: Vigilanteman

Vigilanteman has it right, heck as a Canadian I’ve been saying this for years, and I’ve been trying to convince people here we need to get rid of our public health care. Lots of people think I’m crazy, they ask why would I want to lose free health care.

I explain how free it really is, and turns out it costs us more a year in taxes for this crap healthcare than a good plan would in the US.

I can’t fathom the thoughts going through a person’s head who would want socialized medicine. Education is a good start, I think these folks need a wakeup call.

oh, and as a last point, if any Canadian comes on here and talks about how great our healthcare is, they are either oblivious to reality, lying, or just plain stupid.


30 posted on 02/10/2010 6:39:30 AM PST by Bulwyf
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To: kabar

I can’t wait for them to push an immigartion (amnesty) bill. Record deficits and debt along with high unemployment will make that fight a real circus.


31 posted on 02/10/2010 6:40:16 AM PST by Roccus (POLITICIAN.....................a four letter word spelled with ten letters.)
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To: Roccus

immigartion = immigration


32 posted on 02/10/2010 6:41:17 AM PST by Roccus (POLITICIAN.....................a four letter word spelled with ten letters.)
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To: NoGrayZone
True... but there are many idiots that believe every word.

LLS

33 posted on 02/10/2010 6:43:55 AM PST by LibLieSlayer (hussama will never be my president... NEVER!)
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To: Colonel Kangaroo
there is no solution.

Because you can't cover preexisting conditions (money loser) and you can't cover everyone (fascist)

34 posted on 02/10/2010 6:46:37 AM PST by TexasFreeper2009 (November is coming.)
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To: Roccus

An amnesty bill has already been introduced in the House and Schumer is working on one in the Senate. It is coming.


35 posted on 02/10/2010 6:53:02 AM PST by kabar
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To: Colonel Kangaroo

WAPO BS.


36 posted on 02/10/2010 6:54:28 AM PST by Check6 (United States of Moronia: A nation of morons ruled by a gang of communist thugs.)
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To: Colonel Kangaroo
I thought you meant here just recently....

Frankly this whole discussion is based on a paper that lies, and a network that lies.

If you want to believe this poll....go right ahead.

Take Care,

37 posted on 02/10/2010 6:54:41 AM PST by Osage Orange (Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It)
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To: Colonel Kangaroo
You know they didn't include many conservatives in their "poll". Anyone could make 1,000 calls to minority neighborhoods, (formerly called ghettos), and find 63% who want free health care. Obama and the media still believe they can control reality by lying 24-7, but it's not working for them anymore. They more they resist the truth and entrench themselves in deception the more they create opposition to their agenda. Before he's through Obama will have galvanized the American people as no President in history has ever done, against himself and his liberal ilk. Americans just don't like Kings, especially arrogant, inept ones.
38 posted on 02/10/2010 7:00:46 AM PST by jiminycricket000
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To: kabar

Popcorn & pitchforks...here we go!


39 posted on 02/10/2010 7:02:08 AM PST by Roccus (POLITICIAN.....................a four letter word spelled with ten letters.)
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To: Colonel Kangaroo
Rename, repackage, rewrite it a tad smaller, and sell another pig in a poke.

Tennessee has joined several other states in trying to pass a Health Care Freedom Act. NO COLAs for granny, retired Military or retired fed employees. BIG NEW fees for Tricare for Life retired over 65 Military's secondary health ins. (DOD bill already passed, delayed but goes into effect 2011)

New Dem mantra: Woof, woof eat dog food granny....ala let them eat cake.

Obama's War on Seniors

Socialized Med Thread

40 posted on 02/10/2010 7:52:06 AM PST by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, disabled,seniors & retired Military)
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