Past and current views on healthcare

U.S. citizens are still awaiting a solid decision on whether or not the new healthcare bill will be passed. However, Ramussen reports have conducted an analysis on healthcare opinions over the past few months (since september). It is interesting to view the change in peoples opinions.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/toplines/pt_survey_toplines/november_2009/toplines_health_care_november_7_8_2009

The first question asks whether or not those polled if they strongly favor or strongly oppose President Obamas healthcare plan. The numbers have been pretty uniform over the past few months, in response to this question. There has been some slight fluctuation, but no noticeable or significant changes.

The second question asks those polled if they think that healthcare bill proposed by President Obama and Congress will become a law this year. As of today, it still has not happened. Although once again there is few change amongst those polled over the months, a majority of those polled thought that it was not very likely.

The third question asked is if the healthcare reform bill passes, will the quality of healthcare increase or decrease? Once again, little fluctuation has occurred over the months. However, a majority of those polled said that they thought healthcare would get worse if the Presidents bill is passed.

The fourth and final question asks pollsters if they think that healthcare will increase in costs or decrease in costs if the healthcare bill is passed. Over 52% of those polled agreed that it would increase the overall costs of healthcare.