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47% Say Repeal of Health Care Law Will Be Good for Economy
Monday, April 12, 2010
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Forty-seven percent (47%) of voters nationwide believe repeal of the recently passed health care law will be good for the economy. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 33% believe repeal will be bad for the economy. Twelve percent (12%) say it will have no impact, and eight percent (8%) are not sure. From the moment it was passed, a majority of voters around the country have wanted to see the health care law repealed. Seventy-six percent (76%) of Republicans believe repeal would be good for the economy, while 59% of Democrats believe it would be bad. Among those not affiliated with either political party, 47% believe repeal would be good for the economy, and 29% believe it would be bad. (Want a free daily e-mail update ? If it's in the news, it's in our polls). Rasmussen Reports updates are also available on Twitter or Facebook. While voters tend to believe repeal would help the economy overall, the repeal effort is not seen by most as a vehicle for creating jobs. Just 28% believe repeal of the health care bill would lead to more job creation, while 39% say it would not. Another 34% are not sure. Among those who consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement, 81% believe repeal of the health care law would be good for the economy. The nation’s Political Class has a different view: 69% say repeal of the health care law would be bad for the economy. Lower income voters are more likely than others to believe that repeal of the health care law will be good for the economy. Please sign up for the Rasmussen Reports daily e-mail update (it's free) or follow us on Twitter or Facebook. Let us keep you up to date with the latest public opinion news. See survey questions and toplines. Crosstabs are available to Premium Members only. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic media company specializing in the collection, publication and distribution of public opinion polling information. We poll on a variety of topics in the fields of politics, business and lifestyle, updating our site’s content on a news cycle throughout the day, everyday. Rasmussen Reports Platinum Members get an all-access pass to polling news, analysis and insight not available to the general public. Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade. To learn more about our methodology, click here. TOP STORIESGeneric Congressional Ballot: Republicans 48%, Democrats 36% Balance of Power: Washington Moves from Leans Democrat to Toss-Up The Higher Education Bubble: Ready to Burst? By Michael Barone Nevada Senate: Angle (R) 45% Reid (D) 45% Scorecard Ratings: Nevada Governor Moves to Solid GOP California Senate: Fiorina (R) 48%, Boxer (D) 47% Delaware Senate: Castle (R) 48%, Coons (D) 37% 56% Favor Repeal of Health Care Bill; 39% Say Repeal Is Likely Sixty Days To Go: The Crystal Ball's Labor Day Predictions By Larry J. Sabato |