It’s a truism that when the parties battle, some independents and non-political people turn off to both parties. But that hides the fact that there are winners and losers in the battle for public opinion. One big loser is health insurance companies, but they are only marginally less trusted than Republican Congressional leaders.
This Gallup poll released yesterday notes:
Americans remain more confident in the healthcare reform recommendations of President Obama (49%) than in the recommendations of the Democratic (37%) or Republican (32%) leaders in Congress. But these confidence levels are lower than those measured in June, suggesting that the ongoing healthcare reform debate has taken a toll on the credibility of the politicians involved.
Take a look at the numbers (click for bigger pic):
But take a look at the expanded graph for who the real losers are:
Republican leaders, 32. Health insurance 26. Losers.
Hey, you can take my word for it. I’m a doctor, and I come in at 77. And I’m telling you, health reform needs to pass. And I am far from alone. CONTINUED
Daily Kos: Gallup: Obama Retains More Trust Than Republican Leaders On Health Reform