The Approval/Disapproval numbers for the ACA.
To me the approval/disapproval numbers for the ACA demonstrate the lack of vision that I see from people on the far Left. Disapproval is running about 53%, where as approval is running at around 42%, with the rest of people polled giving no opinion. A large part of the 53% disapproval comes from Left leaning people that think the ACA doesn't go far enough, that there should be Single Payer.
The issue is that the media quote the 53% disapproval number is people being solidly against the idea of healthcare reform to begin with. I have seen only one, I repeat ONE person point out that a large part of the disapproval is from people that want Single Payer. My suggestion to people that want Single Payer who gets polled is that unless the questioner clearly gives you a choice other than approve or disapprove, don't answer, OR say you approve. The disapproval number is being used as a cudgel by republicans and the rightwing media to cause confusion among Americans that need to sign up for health care coverage, but see the information that most Americans disapprove and sit on their hands.
= new reply since forum marked as read
