AP Poll: Americans fret over health overhaul costs

[demoleft]

"Americans are worried about hidden costs in the fine print of health care overhaul legislation, an Associated Press poll says. That's creating new challenges for President Barack Obama as he tries to close the deal with a handful of Democratic doubters in the Senate.

Although Americans share a conviction that major health care changes are needed, Democratic bills that extend coverage to the uninsured and try to hold down medical costs get no better than a lukewarm reception.

The poll found that 43 percent oppose the health care plans being discussed in Congress, while 41 percent are in support. An additional 15 percent remain neutral or undecided.
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There's been little change in broad public sentiment about the overhaul plan from a 40-40 split in an AP poll last month, but not everyone's opinion is at the same intensity. Opponents have stronger feelings than do supporters. Seniors remain more skeptical than younger generations."

source: ap http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091116/ap_on_bi_ge/us_ap_poll_health_care

[Greyhound]

1. As well they should.

We're going to end up paying lots more for even less care. Captive by law to a market completely controlled by the most reprehensible scum on earth.

Seniors are more skeptical because they've seen this road before.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

2. Why didn't these people worry about the cost of the Iraq war in 2003?

and they should be pushing for single payer