Does Congress have a good grasp on healthcare issues?

Gallup recently conducted a poll that asked Americans if they thought that Congress had a good grasp on the healthcare reform issues. 2 in 3 of those polled doubted Congresses grasp on healthcare. In addittion, half 48% said they thought they had a good grasp on healthcare issues, where as only 27% say that Congress had a good grasp on the issues. This poll shows peoples lack of faith in Congress. Even though Congress has always had a significantly low approval rating, this poll shows that something should be done in order to show the U.S. that they are knowledgeable or concerned about the healthcare issues that are important to the public. Another recent poll from Gallup says that only 17% of Americans have confidence in Congress. This is significant because the members of Congress are the people who are chosen to represent the public.

This poll questions the notion that most people may be more disgruntled with President Obama on the healthcare dilemma because it is seemingly apparent that more people are moving that frustration in some regard to Congress members.



www.gallup.com/poll/121916/Two-Three-Doubt-Congress-Grasp-Healthcare-Issues.aspx