Mr Khan said:
Kasz216 said:
ManusJustus said:
Kasz216 said:
ManusJustus said:
Kasz216 said:
Still, I agree with Stof that if he passes THIS healthcare bill he's screwed.
I mean, it's so unpopular the Dems lost an election in the State that is for Universal Healthcare more than any other. (They in fact have their own.)
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Healthcare was not the reason that Democrats lost in Massachusetts, nor will it be a reason that Democrats lose any election. The economy is the only thing that matters in today's political climate, and it doesn't matter what policies a politician puts forth, if their party is in power and things are not improving under their watch, they are on the cutting block.
The same reason Democrats were victorious in 2008 will be the same reason Republcians are victorious on 2010, Americans want their economy to improve fast and the people in power are seen as responsible for it.
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So... I'm guessing you didn't see the polls for Massachusets then. 48% were against the healthcare plan vs 43% for when it comes to all voters.
That's... from the one state that already has universal healthcare.
Or... listened to the Democrats... they all seem to think it's about healthcare.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0110/31693.html
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Kasz, if you don't think the economy is the primary deciding factor in people's decision making at the polls, there is not much I can do for you to put you on the right track.
You could ask people a hundred different agree or disagree questions, but the only issue that matterse is the one people made their minds up on. 80% of people may agree with a candidate that highway 10 should be expanded by two lanes, but if thats the most important issue for 1% of the people then it won't help that candidate much.
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Clearly you're right... and all of washington is wrong.
Oh how could I be so wrong... to agree with the political experts and politicians themselves... instead of with you.
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Not necessarily. Presidential election issues just seem to wheedle their way out of the woodwork quite often. I was just reading for my American History class about how leading up to the 1896 election, everyone assumed the issue was going to be the Tariff, again, whereas the election ended up being swung by the Gold vs Silver question. Even in 2008, no-one predicted that Finance was going to be the big issue.
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Except... we're talking about an election that already happened here.
Where... healthcare WAS the big issue.
