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(Let me read you some specific issues.) When it comes to... dealing with the problem of health care... which party do you think would do a better job--the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, both about the same, or neither? Asked of half sample 43%  Democratic Party22   Republican Party13   Both about same16   Neither6    Not sure Survey by NBC News, Wall Street Journal. Methodology: Conducted by Hart and Teeter Research Companies, December 1-December 5, 1995 and based…

Now, let me read you some specific issues. When it comes to...dealing with the problem of health care... which party do you think would do a better job--the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, both about the same, or neither? 37%  Democratic Party25   Republican Party20   Neither12   Both the same6    Not sure Survey by NBC News, Wall Street Journal. Methodology: Conducted by Hart and Teeter Research Companies, October 14-October 18, 1994 and based on telephone interviews with…

When it comes to dealing with health care, which party do you think would do a better job--the Democratic party, the Republican party, both about the same, or neither? 26%  Democratic party17   Republican party38   Both about the same15   Neither4    Not sure Survey by NBC News, Wall Street Journal. Methodology: Conducted by Hart and Teeter Research Companies, April 30-May 3, 1994 and based on telephone interviews with a national adult sample of 1,002. Data provided by…

Let me read you some specific issues. When it comes to... dealing with the problem of health care... which party do you think would do a better job--the Democratic party, the Republican party, both about the same, or neither? Asked of half sample 44%  Democratic party16   Republican party16   Both18   Neither6    Not sure Survey by NBC News, Wall Street Journal. Methodology: Conducted by Hart and Teeter Research Companies, October 22-October 26, 1993 and based on telephone…

I'm going to read you a list of four things that might have influenced your vote in the (2000) presidential election. Please tell me which one of the following was most important when you decided who to vote for. Was it...the candidates' stands on the issues, the candidates' leadership abilities, the candidates' character and moral values, or the candidates' experience? Asked of those who said they voted for president in 2000 (71%) 37% Stands on…

Some people are registered to vote and others are not. Are you currently registered to vote at your present address?   Total Insured under age 65 Uninsured under age 65 Ages 65 and over Yes, registered 77 78 58 90 No, not registered 22 22 41 9 Don’t have to register (vol.) * * 1 * Don’t know/Refused 1 1 -- 1 As you may know, around half the public does not vote in presidential…

What do you think is the most important problem for the government to address? Is there another problem you think is almost as important for the government to address? Asked of half sample Note: Adds up to more than 100% because of multiple responses.   Total Insured under age 65 Uninsured under age 65 Ages 65 and over Economy 33 33 29 34 War 24 23 19 27 Health care 18 18 19 20 Terrorism/national…

Now, thinking specifically about health care… What health care issue, if any, will be most important to you in deciding how to vote for US Congress? (PROBE: Is there another health care issue that will be almost as important to you?)   Total Ages 18-64 Ages 65+ Prescription Drug Costs 21 17 41 Health Care Costs 18 18 14 Expanding Health Insurance Coverage 16 18 9 Medicare/Medicaid/Care for the Elderly 13 12 20 Patient’s Bill…

Looking ahead to the November election for US Congress from your district, what issue will be most important to you in deciding who to vote for? (PROBE: Is there another issue that will be almost as important to you?)   Total Ages 18-64 Ages 65+ Economy/jobs 17 16 20 Education 14 15 9 Taxes 8 9 5 Terrorism/War with Iraq 7 6 9 Health care/ Medicare 7 6 15 No issue 13 13 11 Don’t…

 Now thinking specifically about health care...I'm going to read you a list of health care issues you might have considered in deciding who to vote for in this year's presidential election. As I read each one, please tell me if this issue was very important in deciding your vote for president, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important. You said the following issues were very important...Which ONE of these was the MOST…