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A batch of state polls by the non-partisan Research 2000 shows that in multiple states represented by key Dem Senators who will have to decide whether to support reconciliation, the public option polls far better than the Senate bill does, often by lopsided margins.
Here’s a rundown, sent over by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, which commissioned the polls:
* In Nevada, only 34% support the Senate bill, while 56% support the public option.
* In Illinois, only 37% support the Senate bill, while 68% support the public option.
* In Washington State, only 38% support the Senate bill, while 65% support the public option.
* In Missouri, only 33% support the Senate bill, while 57% support the public option.
* In Virginia, only 36% support the Senate bill, while 61% support the public option.
* In Iowa, only 35% support the Senate bill, while 62% support the public option.
*In Minnesota, only 35% support the Senate bill, while 62% support the public option.
* In Colorado, only 32% support the Senate bill, while 58% support the public option.
Originally posted by ownbestenemy
reply to post by buttking
EDIT: Found it...apparently late night research is not my forte!
Poll Data
Question asked:
What would make you more likely to vote for Democrats in the 2010 elections: If they pass health care reform that includes a public health insurance option but gets zero Republican votes OR if they pass health care reform without a public option but with some Republican votes?
Huge Note: This was a partisan poll. No registered Republicans(or they didn't post their numbers) were asked. Only Obama voters (what ever that means...) or independents were involved.
How is that for overwhelming support. Hell this is like a poll on abortion asking Republican Catholics or Independent voters if they would approve of a ban.....bet you can figure out where that poll would lead you.
[edit on 24-2-2010 by ownbestenemy]
[edit on 24-2-2010 by ownbestenemy]