MSNBC is reporting the results of a new poll, showing that 59% of Americans are in favor of some kind of public option, but the poll also revealed serious doubts about Congress' ability to control costs or improve quality of care. Highlights from the poll include the following:
· Believe in public option: 59.9 percent yes, 40.1 percent no.
· 86 percent of Democrats support the public option versus 57 percent of Independents and 33 percent of Republicans.
· Quality of healthcare will be better 12 months from now: 35 percent strongly disagree. 11.6 percent strongly agree. 29.9 percent put themselves in the middle.
· Believe the amount of money spent on healthcare will be less 12 months from now: 52 percent strongly disagree, 13 percent strongly agree.
· 23 percent believe it will be easier for people to receive the care they need a year from now.
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