On Health Care, Americans Trust Obama And Dems Far More Than GOP: Poll

When it comes to reforming the U.S. health care system, Americans are more confident in Barack Obama (58%) and Congressional Democrats (42%) than Congressional Republicans (34%), according to a Gallup Poll released today.

Of the eight prominent health care actors, Republicans are least trusted, behind even insurance companies, who have garnered 35% of the nation's trust.

According to the study, doctors hold the confidence vote by a notable margin, winning over 73% of Americans, ahead of health care professors and researchers, at 62%.

The results come two days after President Obama delivered a major speech to the American Medical Association, pitching his reform agenda. The AMA, an influential lobby comprising of doctors, has thus far been hesitant to support the president's public health care alternative.

Also today, Republicans in Congress released their counter-proposal to the Democratic health care plan. As reported by Roll Call, it's pretty thin:

House Republicans presented a four-page outline of their health care reform plan Wednesday but said they didn't know yet how much it would cost, how they would pay for it and how many of the nearly 50 million Americans without insurance would be covered by it. [...]

Republicans who stayed at the press conference to answer questions -- the leaders made statements but didn't stay -- could not answer whether their plan would include a tax increase to pay for such costly items as refundable tax credits for low- and middle-income workers to help pay for insurance.

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[zenaby56]

The healthcare problem is probably one of the biggest threats to our Nation! This is not an indigent issue, it is a middle class issue. Those who are indigent have a greater chance of accessing medical care when they need it than working class and middle class Americans without health care coverage. I speak as someone who knows this story. Our family lost our healthcare for the first time ever last year when my husband was laid off and we couldn't afford paying the COBRA. It became a choice of paying the mortgage or paying for healthcare. Now its been a while, we can afford to pay for health insurance but because of the gap in coverage, we are unable to get back on as an individual payer. The healthcare issue leaves us all a medical incident form being financially vulnerable.

I personally don't trust doctors to make good decisions about what is need for people to receive the coverage they need. I trust them on the care part but not the products that will deliver the care. Those are two different things entirely. Their role with the AMA is my big reason not to trust them. This is not a political issue, this is a human issue!

[hilary916]

I trust President Obama. I don't trust Congress. That includes the Dems. If they don't work with the President and get us real health care reform, I will not be voting for my Senators or Reps.

[SangZe]

The truth about Obama is coming out.

[fedupinfla]

Don't you have some chains to rattle somewhere????

[MESGAIN26]

why is the corporate media down playing this as if us americans, is against heath care we need to fight back before health care falls by the waist side

[wdw505]

because a lot of people are happy with their health care coverage and don't want government's hand in their care

in addition to not wanting to pay for the indigent with more tax

[jmby]

"The indigent" as you refer to them are American citizens who work, often for lower than living wages, who have lost jobs because of corporate greed and mismanagement, who have served our country and have been denied adequate mental health care, and who, but for the grace of God may be you, cannot afford healthcare.

As usual, the Have's are grabbing at what they have with both hands and screaming at everyone else to back away. It's time to dump the lies and misinformation about public healthcare and "socialized" medicine and make it available to all Americans.

[fedupinfla]

We all know you like YOUR coverage. You've been bragging about it for 5 pages now. We also know you don't like poor people, you think people on welfare are dirty and bring down YOUR quality of care, and the only medical care poor people deserve is emergency care. You resent ANY portion of your taxes going towards someone less fortunate because in YOUR mind, they're just lazy or need to find a better job with coverage.

Well, congratulations!!! I think we found the new voice of the GOP folks!!

[hilary916]

I'd rather have the government's hand than that of a greedy insurance provider who only cares about fattening up his own wallet.

[hilary916]

Take a look at this site. You think it's only indigent people who are making you "pay more in taxes"? And this is just in CA:

http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/txdlnqnt.shtml

[Kindheart]

The GOP really thinks the American people of dumb. They keep submitting plans without any details or specifics. When will they learn?

[fedupinfla]

I'm kinda hoping they never do...They're MUCH more entertaining this way!!!

[pam45]

We the American citizens want a public health plan that will help all Americans and Congress should listen to us. The President is showing leadership and making some tough decisions and we need those Democrats who call themselves Blue Dogs to get on board. It's time to act for the good of the nation and stop listening to the health care lobby simply because your're scared! Citizens, let's show Congress, especially Blue Dogs, that we mean business. Stand tall and tell them what we want and need. Don't take no or it can't be done this year for a ligitimate answer. Stand up and let Congress know that they need to work and get this right.

[IcedTee63]

Don't they ever get embarrassed from presenting these kinds of plans without substance like they actually created something?

[Grunty1]

Apparently not, since they have done it multiple times now and been kicked in the groin each time.

[ferky123]

They must be Masochists as they keep doing this. Please sir may I have some more?

[pam45]

Don't worry about the Republicans in Congress. They don't want to see a health plan for Americans. It's the Blue Dog Democrats that need to hear from us on this. They are the ones who are obstructing progress for Americans. Contact them and let them know that we are watching and will show them by voting them out if they can't do the work of the people, The lobby is strong people and we must fight back on this issue.

[danonchalant1]

Co-signed, and dittoed! The Un-health industry's war chest is deep. Many of "our" guys are on the take. We must send the message for mid-term elections that their time is over. We must take our country back. Health care is a National Security issue. The Government is supposed to provide for the welfare of the people. Single Pay all the way!

[FGDinVA]

No because their mantra is, "Are there no workhouses? Are there no prisons?"

[WeMustSpeakOut]

Ahhh hahahahahaaa! The whole anti-education really works out for ya, eh GOP?
What a bucha rocket scientists. They can't find their way out of a paper bag.
They boast about a 4 page outline?! That's a hot one. They are truly neanderthal.

[MJJM]

Republicans are Elitist!

Republicans are for the Elite!

Republicans are Elitist!!

Republicans are for the Elite!

Republicans are for the Socialist Elite. They want the government to Bail out wealth people only!!!

[aloha43]

Typical Republican presentation of non-ideas.

No plan, no numbers, no way to know how it will work.....but it must be better than Obama's plan because Obama can't do anything. Blah, blah, blah!

They really make themselves look stupid, now don't they?

[wdw505]

really so those whole sections left blank or not provided in the democrat plan is a good plan?

laughing at both plans

[fedupinfla]

Can you post your copy of the Dem. plan??? I'd like to see what you find so funny...I'm already done laughing over the Rethug one....

[Lisajo62]

"The CBO analysis of health plans are starting to come in. The Kennedy bill was scored at costing more than $1 trillion. A preliminary analysis of the Baucus bill came in at $1.6 trillion. CQ reports that even as liberals have insisted on a government-run insurance plan, centrists have expressed concern about creating a new entitlement. President Obama's hometown newspaper takes him to task for offering a solution to the high cost of health care by creating another government-run health plan. " CPR

[Grunty1]

Liar. The CBO report was NOT based off the recent bill. It was based on assumptions of a very preliminary version lacking details (though not completely bereft of details, like the Rushpublican "Plan")

[wdw505]

and each of the plans only cover 1/3 of the people without insurance

and whole sections are not in the plan

[debrief]

LisaStickit

[grace14]

We were all sold for greed capitalism and who now holds our morgage?

[fedupinfla]

China

[Growup22]

How is it possible to have an outline of a plan to provide comprehensive health care to 100% of Americans, in four pages. Just like the Republicans, long winded, short on details. The devil is in the details, ladies and gentlemen. I should not have to pay $5000 a year to cover the 25% that is my part of my employer provided program. That would mean my employer is paying $15000. If even half of that was paid into a government run program to provide my family of 4 with healthcare, instead of to a for profit insurance company, I'd be satisfied. We have hard decisions to make and they are only going to get harder if the Obama administration procrastinate, in trying to get everyone on board. I wish he would listen to the American people who are begging for change. The insurance companies and AMA have their best interest at heart. It's time someone stated thinking about us, the people who end up paying the cost of everything eventually.

[Lisajo62]

Amen!

[grace14]

Pres Obama is a good steward of the people...capitalism is not good and never was..we were brain washed thinking it is....Who "destroyed" Capitalism ( in truth it is worship of money) Capitalism always gets destroyed.......and continues till this day? ....All prophecies 6,000 years ago in book of Daniel..all came true...
1. Babylon Empire (largest ever) fell why?-head of gold
2. Persian took over fell--why?-chest of silver
3. Egypt they took over fell..Why?--stomach of bronzes
4. Roman Empire took over fell why? thighs of iron--
5 Roman East/ West now falling why?---legs split iron--west/ east --all nations...
6. Started 1957-- EU--10 toes of clay and iron.....10 Nations- "One World Government­".....(lik­e America Mexico Canada) one Nation etc.......-- but it too will all fall why?-...Ar­mageddon--­e&^ll Government vs Good Government--
Last # 7 "Perfect and Ever Lasting "Government Victorious for ever...One Government ...G*&d...

Why all fell "worship of wealth" First not G*&d, money, greed, jealousy, unjust wars wanting power and control over other nations...lies stealing killings..all greed.....

Remember G*&d did not chose rich of this world as his chosen people...but the poor slaves of the rich.. G*& destroyed King Pharoah and all his followers and His Kingdom.Sending 10 curses one after the other....plus all their first born..and his followers.­.also..rem­ember what we join ourselves to we also share in their punishment--- e*&ll works

[aloha43]

Why mix church and state?

Let's leave God and the bible quotes out of it.

There is no place for religion in government.

[wdw505]

what are you babbling and why?

[danonchalant1]

You do know the word "Rapture" is not in the Bible, right? On many Ary*n websites, end-time prophesy is equated to the r*ce war.

[kittyarmy]

Huh?

[lady49]

Let's see if msnbc broadcasts this!