GOP Poll: Yes, People Want a Public Option

[...] enough in that Resurgent Republic poll, you find some pretty interesting information. Here’s David Weigel: [T]he internals aren’t that rosy for the Republican position, either. The poll asks this [...]

[...] enough in that Resurgent Republic poll, you find some pretty interesting information. Here’s David Weigel: [T]he internals aren’t that rosy for the Republican position, either. The poll asks this [...]

Most ordinary Americans have either a) personally been denied for health care, b) have had to struggle with massive health care bills and huge insurance payments which, when they actually get sick, offer them little to no coverage, or c) know someone – a friend, a family member – who has experienced these problems. Now millions of Americans are losing their jobs, and their health insurance due to the recession. It's clear to every ordinary American that we pay far too much in premiums, copays and deductibles, and get far too little actual health care from the health insurance industry. It's also clear that Medicare and Medicaid WORKS. We all wish that we had a single payer health care option like our elderly family members do so that we, too, could get good health care.

[...] Do you think it is the federal government’s responsibility to provide health care coverage to all Americans, to provide health care coverage only to those who cannot afford it on their own, or not provide health care coverage to anyone and leave it up to individuals to provide their own health care coverage? Read more at http://washingtonindependent.com/48140/gop-poll-yes-people-want-a-public-option [...]

If Medicare and Medicaid WORK, why are they perpetually bankrupt and getting worse?

I strongly support a single-payer health care system, lot like Medicare.
It is impossible to have a real health care reform without at least a public insurance option. All Americans desperately need a public health care system now, not 7 years later. Private insurance companies will find a way to reap off ordinary Americans no matter what. For example, if discrimination against pre-existing conditions becomes a law, they will raise premiums beyond affordable limits for those with pre-existing conditions. We have to remember that the reason for the existence of health care insurance companies is PROFIT, not health of American people, but steadily increasing profit. Americans do not need simply health care insurance – they need health care.

we need health care!! REPUBLICANS need to get off the high horse and stop backing corp companies

Let me first say i have no affiliation to any party (independent) . Why are republicans always trying to help the greedy corp fat cats? A health care reform that includes a public option would be a great thing for our great country! All they want is to line the pockets of CEO's .same issue arises on taxes always against the rich being taxed. To the dying GOP stop protecting the corp buffoons and start looking at the TAXPAYERS! on a side note why is the Iran issue being discussed so strongly ? allow that country to worry about its own problems and lets tend to our own! we have serious issues such as psychopath Kim Jong il and his threats to the U.S. we cannot afford another unnecessary conflict in Iran when we have North Korea spitting in our faces.

You are a moron sir. everything has been getting worse ever since George w. took office. Talk about Fascists . Medicare WORKS medicaid WORKS. people who cannot afford health insurance the elderly (due to absurd co pays and premiums) Can and have been able to seek attention thanks to those programs .

Since I am the one who can form sentences and understand the rules of capitalization and punctuation, and you are not, I will leave to people who can make rational arguments to judge which of us is a moron.

http://www.obamacaretruth.org/

If you are uninsured and does not have insurance, you should check out the website http://UninsuredAmerica.blogspot.com -California

we are not here to take English tests.

My uncle once upon a time ran 3 foot clinics in the L.A. area of California. He had to close all 3 and go to work for a hospital due to Medicare. The lack of payment and the massivly reduced payments allowed him to take home less than the illegals that work in McDonalds. If that is a medical system that works then I will stick with what I have.

Most doctors are money hungry , selfish , non caring people. so a story like the previous one does not make a dent in my conscience. A system where they aren't offensively overpaid will breed more people who actually love to do that work and are not just in it for the money. As far as the medicaid they cover the patients payment not lower the doctors fee .

don't you feel like a charge of $980 for a visit to the E.R. ,where all that was done was : 1) temperature 2) two questions 3) a prescription . is ridiculous? thats absolutely unacceptable .

As I said, he had 3 clinics open and he himself took home less than what a fast food worker would make. He paid his bills for the clinics, paid his staff their full wages, gave a lot of money away for Medical Malpractice Insurance, and took what was left. If you call that being money hungry then you are the poster child for Socialism.

Yes…that does seem high. But consider this since you like for others who have to pay for those who dont;

An ER is ment for emergencies, not because you have the sniffles. If you are going in for your temp, two questions, and a perscription why did you go to the ER? There are urgent care clinics available or a doctors office during regular business hours. The hospital has to charge you $980.00 to cover being open 24hours and to cover the care provided to the illegal's who you feel deserve to be here and be covered. Make sense now?

[...] think the country was equally divided on the Public Option issue – not true. Over 70% want the a Public Option. Others argue the Public Option is no different than “Single Payer,” (a totally government run [...]

Because Republicans continually block and cut funding while making increasing demands on these systems. Any other simple questions you need answered or do you have to leave to catch the short bus?

Wow….the “short bus”. That was quick man. Did your mommy help you to create that catchy (and very old) response? I love how the Dems are always so willing to just tax and spend and not care where the money comes from as long as the rich get nailed. Medicaid is a failure. Social Security is a failure due to Democrat spending and emptying out the coffers. Medicaid pays scraps to doctors who work their a$$es off. MEDICAID and government involvement does not work in the health care industry.

[...] Bloomberg, Huffington Post, The Washington Independent, Employee Benefit Research Institute, Verdict (siting CBS poll), FiveThirtyEight… [...]

Yes the ER is for emergency but because people cannot afford health care they are forced to go to the ER.who are we to decide if someone else can receive care with the new plan those who have ins will keep it those who dont will be able to purchase.. why is the far right so against health care reform ?

Personally, I am not against reform. I am very much against the reform that the “Left” is currently putting out there. They do not want reform, they want control. Just like they want with every other slice of government.

We need to control the costs that are charged by doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies. Reduce those costs and insurance is once again affordable for everyone.

Stop allowing people to sue a doctor for 20mil for doing their best to save their loved one and failing. Are you perfect in your job? Accidents happen. I will agree that being a doctor the number of accidents must be held to a near 0 but nobody is perfect. Perfection is impossible. Reduce the awards with lawsuits and doctors fees go down.

My other problem with providing insurance to everyone is simple, I have a me attitude. I have no problem admitting it. However, I have this attitude because I work very hard for what I have and hence do not want to give it away to those who simply think they work hard. I work 10 – 14 hour days 5 to 6 days a week. I do not want to pay for someone who works 20 hours a week cause they want their “free time” to have insurance. Of those who say they cant afford it I ask this: What kind of car do you drive? Do you have cable? Do you smoke? Do you drink? Do you have more than 1 television? Do you have more than 1 car? Do you have a cell phone? A computer? Dont tell me you cant afford something simply because you want to afford other “Luxury” items. I pay 119.00 per pay check, or 3094 a year for my insurance. Why should I have to pay 7000+ in taxes for everyone else to have insurance?

You may like Canada's health care or England's or Germany's but do you know their tax rate? High 40 to low 50% range. No thanks.

I will get off my soap box for now but this is why I am against the lefts version of reform. Reform my a$$, its a takeover!

Totally agree overhaul of ins has to be done .if you are making over 250,000 a year and are taxed in the same bracket as someone making 25,000 its simply unfair. i work 50+ hours a week and pay well over $180 in insurance a paycheck only bringing in 35,000 a year. yes i have more than one tv yes i have a computer, i drive a 1991 acura that cost me $1,500 I am 28 yrs old have hypothyroidism and psoriasis both require constant medical attention just one of my creams costs over $500 thats with ins and i have a decent ins.(united healthcare) its uncouth that after paying over $180 i must also pay ridiculous amounts for my prescriptions. also when i visit a doctor the bill is “payed” weeks later i receive a bill for amounts the ins provider decided they dont feel like paying? Many people at my job have been fired for supposed cost effective reasons but in reality its just because the owner of the company wants to continue buying jet skis and taking bucks cheerleaders out on dates. these people care nothing of the employees.so you tell me why is it fair for employers to cut employees to remain hyper rich while someone making 20,000 who actually works hard has to remain in poverty to support the employers greed? Health care is a right to everyone in this country and to deny someone care because employer wants to buy a boat is WRONG! ins companies also have plenty of blame here dropping people for using the care they PAY for and excluding others for pre existing conditions. the government is not trying to take over healthcare they are trying to reform it so the average American can afford it and not just the corp fat cats who do no work .also i would like to point out i have served in the military both in iraq and afganistan i acctually was wounded in combat in Afghanistan and received quality health care from the Va. no one wants to make the rich poor but at the same time the rich should not be allowed to splurge while others are dying.

Bravo!!!! Excellent post. I'm with you,brother!

[...] a public option— you know— a PUBLIC option. When groups of Conservatives are polled, as The Washington Independent pointed out yesterday, even they still support Ronald Reagan’s worst enemy. Let’s be [...]

[...] is further good news for Democrats in a poll undertaken by GOP pollsters Resurgent Republic that was designed to test appropriate GOP messaging. [...]

Recent Polls show even larger support. Check these out:

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I love it when the first thing someone says is “Let me say…Im an Independent”. You tell everyone that you are a flaming lib saying that. LoL. Way to stay undercover….keep up the….um….whatever it is you do….keep it up.

As for taxes….whos tax cuts are you wanting to extend? Clintons? Carters? hummm….

And, incase you still have not been able to figure it out, there are no “New” tax cuts being proposed. Only leaving everything alone. If they do not get extended then you get a tax HIKE. Incase you didnt realize this.

The Korean dictator is like a playground bully. Ignore him and he loses all of his power.

Just a few thoughts for ya Lib. Have a great day.