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Poll: Californians strongly support measure regulating health insurance rates
http://www.insidebayarea.com/bay-area-news/ci_26371354/poll-californians-strongly-support-measure-regulating-health-insuranceCalifornians are showing overwhelming support for one of the most hotly contested propositions on the November ballot -- a measure allowing the state's insurance commissioner to reject proposed health insurance rate hikes.
A new Field Poll released Wednesday found that a stunning 69 percent of those surveyed favored Proposition 45 when the measure was explained to them, while only 16 percent said they would vote against it. Fifteen percent were undecided....
"If there's one thing certain in life beyond death and taxes, it's health insurance rate hikes in California -- unless voters enact Prop. 45," Court said.
But Field Poll Director Mark DiCamillo cautioned that "this is a very early poll," adding that many consumer-driven initiatives start out way ahead but "trend down" when opposition groups pour millions into statewide TV and radio ad campaigns.
A new Field Poll released Wednesday found that a stunning 69 percent of those surveyed favored Proposition 45 when the measure was explained to them, while only 16 percent said they would vote against it. Fifteen percent were undecided....
"If there's one thing certain in life beyond death and taxes, it's health insurance rate hikes in California -- unless voters enact Prop. 45," Court said.
But Field Poll Director Mark DiCamillo cautioned that "this is a very early poll," adding that many consumer-driven initiatives start out way ahead but "trend down" when opposition groups pour millions into statewide TV and radio ad campaigns.
I can't wait to see how the industry tries to spin this one.
