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Democracy for America: With the Affordable Care Act Upheld; Time to Win Back the House
Released: Jun 28, 2012 11:20 AM
Democracy for America: With the Affordable Care Act Upheld; Time to Win Back the House
GOP Plan for Vouchers Wrong Direction for Country
Burlington, VT – Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act as constitutional.
“We are pleased that the individual mandate was ruled constitutional today by the Supreme Court,” said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. “We believe that healthcare is a right and today that right is still available to all Americans.”
Dean continued, “Make no mistake that this will energize the Republican base and GOP candidates across the country will promote an alternative plan to the Affordable Care Act – vouchers. Fifty-seven percent of Americans agree – a GOP voucher plan is not the solution for our healthcare needs. Real reform – ensuring affordable healthcare for every American is the smartest investment we can make. We’ll work with progressive candidates from across the country to ensure this investment continues.”
Democracy for America commissioned a poll late last week asking 900 registered voters from across the country their views on healthcare and the Republican voucher program. The poll responses are listed below [the margin of error is +- 3.5%].
Do you support or oppose turning Medicare into a voucher program?
Support
15%
.................
Oppose 57%
.................
Not sure 28%
................
Do you support or oppose Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to reform Medicare for seniors?
Support
26%
...........................................................
Oppose 33%
...........................................................
Not sure 41%
..........................................................
Do you support or oppose privatizing Medicare?
Support
25%
...........................................................
Oppose 53%
...........................................................
Not sure 22%
If Mitt Romney endorsed a plan that turned Medicare into a voucher program, would you be more or less likely to vote for him, or would it not make a difference?
More likely 13%
.......................................................
Less likely 42%
.......................................................
No difference 42%
..................................................
Not sure 2%
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/press/2876-dfa-democracy-for-america-with-the-affordable-care-act-upheld-time-to-win-back-the-house
Democracy for America: With the Affordable Care Act Upheld; Time to Win Back the House
GOP Plan for Vouchers Wrong Direction for Country
Burlington, VT – Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act as constitutional.
“We are pleased that the individual mandate was ruled constitutional today by the Supreme Court,” said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. “We believe that healthcare is a right and today that right is still available to all Americans.”
Dean continued, “Make no mistake that this will energize the Republican base and GOP candidates across the country will promote an alternative plan to the Affordable Care Act – vouchers. Fifty-seven percent of Americans agree – a GOP voucher plan is not the solution for our healthcare needs. Real reform – ensuring affordable healthcare for every American is the smartest investment we can make. We’ll work with progressive candidates from across the country to ensure this investment continues.”
Democracy for America commissioned a poll late last week asking 900 registered voters from across the country their views on healthcare and the Republican voucher program. The poll responses are listed below [the margin of error is +- 3.5%].
Do you support or oppose turning Medicare into a voucher program?
Support
15%
.................
Oppose 57%
.................
Not sure 28%
................
Do you support or oppose Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to reform Medicare for seniors?
Support
26%
...........................................................
Oppose 33%
...........................................................
Not sure 41%
..........................................................
Do you support or oppose privatizing Medicare?
Support
25%
...........................................................
Oppose 53%
...........................................................
Not sure 22%
If Mitt Romney endorsed a plan that turned Medicare into a voucher program, would you be more or less likely to vote for him, or would it not make a difference?
More likely 13%
.......................................................
Less likely 42%
.......................................................
No difference 42%
..................................................
Not sure 2%
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/press/2876-dfa-democracy-for-america-with-the-affordable-care-act-upheld-time-to-win-back-the-house