Americans understand that the interventionist policies and regulations enshrined in the health care “reform” endorsed by congressional Democrats and the White House will harm the U.S. economy. Despite this clear polling result — 57% predict health care plan will hurt the economy — congressional leaders continue their efforts to put government in control of health insurance and health care.

JLF’s John Hood assesses President Obama’s continued push for his version of reform, and the political implications of a health care vote, in this interview, which took place shortly after the State of the Union address.