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There is a significant shift in the political climate with a majority of people now saying the government should do more to solve problems and help meet the needs of people.
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Government Do More / Doing Too Many Things62%
51%
43% 40%
32%
41%45%
52%
1995 1997 2002 2007
Do more Doing too many things
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We have reached an all-time high in the percentage of Americans who believe the number of uninsured will INCREASEINCREASE in the next six months to one year.
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52% 54%51% 53% 51%
47% 48% 47%
54%57%
62%58%63%
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Although children are not the immediate top-of-mind focus when voters are asked to think of uninsured Americans, children are clearly perceived as the top choice to cover if voters had to choose.
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Children
Other adults 55-65
Minimum wage workers
Single mothers
Unemployed adults
Working middle class
Young adults
Minority groups
Expand health care coverage to…
46%36%
29%24%
17%16%
8%8%
Combined Choice
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The top messages across the research focus on:
The rising costs of health care putting health coverage at risk;
The health and financial consequences of losing health insurance; and,
Connecting messages to the face of the uninsured (“chances are someone you know has been uninsured”).
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