From Rasmussen Reports comes polling data that shows many members of the U.S. Congress are — surprise, surprise — incredibly out of touch with the people they are supposed to represent. While congressional leaders and the president prepare to impose a costly and massive takeover of the health care sector, the American people are crystal clear in their opposition (emphasis is mine).
The latest Rasmussen Reports weekly tracking update shows that 41% of voters nationwide favor the bill and 55% are opposed. Those figures are essentially unchanged from a week ago. This the fifth straight week with support for the legislation between 38% and 41%.
Among senior citizens, the group most likely to use the health care system, just 33% are in favor while 60% are opposed. Most adults under 30 favor the plan, but majorities of every other age group take the opposite view.
The intensity remains with those who oppose the legislation. Just 19% Strongly Favor the plan while 45% are Strongly Opposed.
Polling released last week showed that 57% of voters say passing nothing would be preferable to passing the current legislation. Most voters (54%) believe they personally will be worse off if the legislation passes.
Is anybody home in DC?
