The remarkably low popularity of ObamaCare socialized medicine continues many weeks after Democrats narrowly enacted it against the wishes of the American people.
A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 63 percent of likely voters polled believe that ObamaCare will increase federal budget deficits — contrary to the administration’s promises that the medical takeover will somehow reduce deficits. Only 12 percent of those surveyed say it will cut deficits.
But the majority has the facts on its side. The Congressional Budget Office recently said ObamaCare may well cost an additional $115 billion beyond the $940 billion that was estimated just before it became law. (Given the history of cost overruns for federal entitlement programs, the final cost is likely to be far higher.)
What’s even more remarkable, 56 percent of likely voters told Rasmussen they would like ObamaCare to be repealed. Only 37 percent oppose repeal.
Not surprisingly, only 36 percent believe ObamaCare is going to be good for America, while 51 percent said it will be harmful. In addition, twice as many believe ObamaCare will reduce the quality of medical care as believe it will improve care.
Some lawmakers may be determined to dig in their heels and support a socialized medical overhaul that most Americans oppose. But the American people will have the last say — in the 2010 and 2012 elections — on which of those lawmakers remain in office.