USAToday: Health care law too costly, most say

This was an interesting poll published by USAToday this morning. It clearly shows that the American think this health care legislation costs too much, increases the size of government and ignores the rising costs of health care.

“Based on what you know or have read about the healthcare legislation Congress passed this past week, do you, personally, think each of the following applies or does not apply to that legislation?”

It will expand the government’s role in the healthcare system too much
65% Yes, applies

33% No, does not apply

2% No opinion

It will cost the government too much

64% Yes, applies

33% No, does not apply

3% No opinion

It does not do enough to deal with rising health care costs

58% Yes, applies

36% No, does not apply

6% No opinion


USA Today/Gallup; conducted March 26-28, 2010; Survey of 1,033 Adults Nationwide