Poll: Supreme Court Health Care Ruling Has Damaged Obama’s Chances at Reelection
- Posted on July 13, 2012 at 8:42am by
Mytheos Holt
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The reports of the demise of opposition to Obamacare have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, to use a quote from the popular fantasy series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” the Supreme Court’s ruling appears to have proven that “what is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger.”
Based on a new poll from Quinnipiac, that certainly appears to be the case with respect to distrust of the President’s signature health care law, which liberals have repeatedly declared “dead” only to have it rise again, harder and stronger. The Weekly Standard reports:
The latest Quinnipiac poll shows that — by a 15-point margin — the Supreme Court’s Obamacare ruling makes voters less likely, rather than more likely, to cast their vote for President Obama. Twenty-seven percent of registered voters say that the ruling makes them “less likely” to vote for Obama, while only 12 percent say that it makes them “more likely” to do so. Only 9 percent of independents say that they are “more likely” to vote for Obama because of the ruling, compared to 27 percent who are “less likely.”
This is consistent with early signs following Obamacare’s being upheld by the Court. Indeed, while many conservatives were still bemoaning the death of individual liberty after that decision, and mourning over what they saw as a still warm corpse, we at The Blaze attempted to put a brave face forward, and suggested that the number one reason the court‘s decision wasn’t all bad was because it was a loser for Obama:
Romney has been handed an issue where 60 percent of the voting public agree with him and told to run with it. The reaction of many people who previously were skeptical of Romney shows just how powerful this is – he has transformed from the problematic standard bearer of a party that might potentially have to face thorny questions on health care to the anti-Obamacare candidate: Anti-mandate, anti-massive tax on the middle class, and pro-liberty. Some have claimed his own law in Massachusetts will end up being used against him in this case. If that’s true, we’re at a loss for who could possibly use it. The Obama administration has to run on their record, and the fact of the matter is that running on a law that imposes a massive, unpopular tax on the whole country, is going to look a heck of a lot worse than running while disowning a previous experiment with the idea at the state level and promising to do away with the national version once elected. Romney’s moment of heresy was years ago. Obama’s is right now.
This poll only lends weight to the idea that Obama is going to face a tougher election as a result of his signature achievement being validated.
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Comments (76)
historyguy48
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 12:34pmComrades, first there must be an election!
Report Post »MicoElvis
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 2:06pmMy thoughts EXACTLY. The hand is impatiently hovering over that ‘martial law button’. I just sit around and wonder what it will be.
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 4:14pmSelf, wife ,3 sons & 3 daughter in-laws all Dems.voted party line for Hope & Change and thought an African American(Half &Half).Don’t like the Change. It takes 2 months to get in to see family Dr. And at least a week for the grand kids. We have good Union Insurence but it’s almost usless. At the hospital it’s a 3 to 5 hr wait. My sons turned the wife and self on to Emerghency One. The most I’v had to wait was almose a half Hr. They only take private insurence or cash. I’v seen them send folks with Medicade to the hospital. I asked one of the Dr’s about someone that was bleeding and all they do is stabalize them . He told me they would go out of business if they took just Medicare & Medicade.
Report Post »txdave22
Posted on July 14, 2012 at 10:41pmSo, pubs never do their homework, consult with experts. It‘s why gw bush didn’t get bin laded and why pubs are wrong on Obamacare now————————————WHO KNOWS MORE ABOUT AMERICA’S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THAN THE DOCTORS,
AND HERE IS WHAT THE AMA SAYS……………….TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE PUBS!!!
The American Medical Association has long supported health insurance coverage for all, and we are pleased that this decision means millions of Americans can look forward to the coverage they need to get healthy and stay healthy.
“The AMA remains committed to working on behalf of America‘s physicians and patients to ensure the law continues to be implemented in ways that support and incentivize better health outcomes and improve the nation’s health care system.
“This decision protects important improvements, such as ending coverage denials due to pre-existing conditions and lifetime caps on insurance, and allowing the 2.5 million young adults up to age 26 who gained coverage under the law to stay on their parents’ health insurance policies.
The expanded health care coverage upheld by the Supreme Court will allow patients to see their doctors earlier
*********************rather than waiting for treatment until they are sicker and care is more expensive.
The decision upholds funding for important research on the effectiveness of drugs and treatments and
****************protects expanded coverage for prevention and wellness care, wh
Report Post »nosharia
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 12:24pmIf Obama is not defeated, how many more bills will be passed behind closed doors in the dead of night?
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 1:01pmthe tyrant will again reveal his true colors if reelected and will be more shocking than the first term.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 1:06pmHealthcare was passed in the light of day, despite the near tea ****** led town hall riots to stop it.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 1:07pmTrue! People must remember that Reid used some little-used rule and and legislative tricks to have the obamacare voted on and the senate voted on it in the middle of the night like the cockroaches they are.
Report Post »dgboy
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 2:22pmYour forgetting, my friend. Congress is irrelevant. Executive orders only for his Presidential duration. The Dictator needs to be voted out. Everybody needs to get their families, friends and acquaintances out to vote in November.
Report Post »cindy g
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 6:10pmEven IF Obama IS defeated, I fear what will happen between Nov. 7th and Dec 25th!
A slew of executive orders, bypassing congress etc… or worse……Martial Law being enacted in the face of any crisis Obama deems as one!!
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on July 14, 2012 at 12:37pmHe’s given up on passing bills. He now acts like any dictator does and writes law through executive order. He don’t need no stinken Congress. I have a feeling it will take a security team to get him to leave the White House in Jan.
Report Post »teddyc73
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 11:47amThis is encouraging.
Report Post »MAMMY_NUNN
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 2:12pmIf the ruling was a positive for Obama do you think they would let it die ? NO
Report Post »They would be shouting it from the rooftops and saying in your face GOP and dancing in the streets.
biohazard23
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:26amLittle Man is doing great! How are you?
Sorry if this is a repost but my first one didn’t appear to show up.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:37amObama care will be just as successful as the democrats war on poverty…..fifteen trillion $ and more poverty than ever……but it’s intentions that count, not results…
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:38amOK, this is weird…. I tried to post this in response to NZKiwi.
Report Post »Abraham Young
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:04amdoesn‘t matter whether or not it damages Obama’s re-election, it damages America to have a Supreme Court Justice who made this heinous ruling. It’s an affront to the Constitution and the principles upon which our country rests. Communists have taken over the COURT and just about everything else. Yes, it’s true. They told us we can’t pray, we can’t stop the murder of innocent infants, and we can’t tell the government to take a hike when they usurp their authority and tell us we are slaves to their insurance heist.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:47amI agree.
I was on the fence listening to the talking heads saying Roberts was playing chess while everybody else was playing checkers, but then I realized something. If Roberts says his job isn’t to clean up “our” mess, then what the hell business does he have leading an “irrelevant” Supreme Court? I mean, he‘s essentially saying that it isn’t the court’s job to overturn poor legislation……uh, huh??? What the hell good is the Supreme Court then???
No need to over think as a justice. Either a law is constitutional, or it isn’t. Put on yer big boy pants and make the call.
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:04amHey, NZ! He’s doing great! getting bigger everyday. How’s things with you? :)
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:29amBarry doesn’t have to fight for the little guy now with regards to healthcare,that ‘crisis’ was taken away with the abomination of a ruling from SCOTUS.If you think healthcare is expensive now wait until the government gets involved,you won‘t believe the cost of ’free’ healthcare.
Roberts ruling did two things,it gave the government the power to tax us for something we don’t purchase and motivated republicans and independents even more than usual to fire the Marxist in chief.
Report Post »Bum thrower
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:39amExcellent………….that ‘free stuff’ is expensive as hell!!
Report Post »JRook
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:52am“Romney has been handed an issue where 60 percent of the voting public agree with him” Agree how…. that a health care mandate that he championed, and is working in MA, is a good thing. Or that his convenient retreat from stances he took in MA to get elected is a good thing. Talk about a guy who would tell cannibals that it’s best to marinade their victims first, if it would get their vote.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:57am@PROGRESSIVESLAYER
Well said … well said
Report Post »mastice
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:23am@JRook
Don’t tell half truths, “romneycare” only appears to be working on the surface because of some fancy bookwork. It relies heavily on Federal funding to Medicaid. (with about a 50/50 split paid for by the state/federal government)
Our federal government doesn’t have a “big brother” to fall back on to foot half the bill, like Massachusetts did. That, among other reasons, is why it will be a massive failure. It places the burden of expanding Medicaid squarely on the shoulders of the taxpayers.
Neither system, of regulating insurance, will work. Sadly some people, like you, do not realize this.
Costs will never come down with mandates or regulations. The government never solves ANYTHING when it comes to something like this. The only way to bring costs down is with greater competition and more options for the consumer to choose from. Both systems fail miserably at this.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 11:41am@MASTICE
If JROOK didn’t tell “half truths”, he would tell no truths at all.
So I suppose we should give him a participation trophy.
Report Post »MCDAVE
Posted on July 14, 2012 at 7:26pmSpot on….Obamacare is his Achilles heel….Hope it destroys him.
Report Post »clockwatcher
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:26amThis make no difference, black jimmy carter be gone in 100 days, he his welfare hordes, OWS trash and obama buck trash all be gone.
Report Post »Eugene1
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:25amAwake fellow citizens!! We cannot allow Obama to have a second term since his policies are stifling freedom and the pursuit of happiness of every American! And yes, the rich are Americans, too!
Please vote Romney!! What a change it would be to elect a man with courage, CEO/governor experience, honesty and with freedom as his core beliefs. He will work to represent all Americans for the betterment of America!
Report Post »A1955Rosie
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:20ambARRYCARE is not a program of serving health for there is much that could be done other ways.
Report Post »It is some of the final steps in a demise of America using selfishness as the vehicle and stolen tax dollars as the fuel. We’re on the freeway to hell. I strongly suggest we exit the God ramp and get back to Him.
Tri-ox
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:20amThere are many dunderheaded obamanites who had hoped that the Supreme Court would save obama from himself by throwing out his disastrous health TAX – few had imagined that Roberts would violate his oath and jump onto obama’s sinking ship – - – obama has caused extensive damage to America which will take decades to repair, but he has caused IRREPARABLE damage to himself and his democrats – WE WILL NEVER FORGET – NEVER AGAIN!
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:18amAnd the Supreme Court surely did not act in a political way on this decision (sarcasm implied). Maybe this was Roberts gamble when he made his ruling. If so, that is a scary gamble. He should gamble in a way that does not have the potential to affect ALL OF US.
Report Post »leasecommander
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:16amGood, because that is the way I feel, it is an absurdity, the law, and was not thought out and will definitely result in a doctor shortage and long waits and decreased quality of care. Now, we must get the ones that don’t like this man and his policies to the polls in November
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:29am@leasecommander
“the law, and was not thought out”
That‘s the only part of your comment that’s not accurate. That monster was well thought out over a long period of time and all the results you mentioned were quite intentional.
Report Post »rickc34
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:15am1.65 people working in the private sector for every one person on welfare, healthcare cost 1.7 trillion greater than Obama predicted , our economy is unable to sustain any growth and will quickly die. Keep as much cash on hand for emergency’s as the banking system will fail. Doctors will refuse to accept working with Obama care and take cash only. Be prepared for the worst and pray for the best. There are those that will mock you but they are only mocking themselves . The USA has been infiltrated by a man with the collapse of it as his goal.
Report Post »hulagu
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:39amRick,
Report Post »I knew this the first time I saw him open his mouth.
What I don’t understand is why a lot of people are just now seeing that .
How could so many people be so blind ?
qpwillie
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:14am0bama voters don‘t care about issues and they don’t care about anything 0bama actually does or doesn’t do. They might parrot some talking points but intellectually, they don’t have a clue. Call it brainwashing, mass-hypnosis or whatever, all they know is they have to vote for 0bama.
Report Post »Enchanted
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:44amwhat gets me is that I am called a racist because I will not vote for barry because of his politics and policies. Yet the black population or at least the majority are only voting for barry because he IS black. Now if that isn’t racist I am not sure what is.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:47amand Romney voters do? thats a good one.
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:01amWhy no, Individualism. It‘s only those brilliant Paulbots who know what’s going on. You know those people who will cast a write-in vote for a candidate who has already been rejected by the people and has no chance of becoming president. Now those are the smart and informed ones.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:12amStrikes me a lot of wishful thinking, but I certainly hope the article is correct.
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:11amOne poll an election does not make.
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:03amThe Sleeping Giant is wiping his eyes and ready to place his feet on the ground.
Report Post »We The People are waking up.
From a terrorist, sob and enemy of POTUS
GeorgieJo
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:02amIt’s a TAX and Healthcare will be WORSE.
Report Post »The line to ER just got longer since Obummer allowed 800K illegals to stay here.
OMG 2012
RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:11am0bama did give the Muslims a waiver from this law, as well as others. I have often wondered if there is a waiver in the law regarding illegal aliens too?
Report Post »Angel_light
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:16amnot only are the lines longer but now there will be a massive doctor shortage. They are either retiring early or no longer renewing their licenses. Now those lines are longer and will barely be moving. If people thought the wait in the waiting room was ridiculous before…
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:37amI heard the Feds are just going to staff it with clerks from the DMV…….
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:00amSomebody PLEASE tell me what the Article above says because
Report Post »I CAN‘T STAND to look at his face while I’m trying to read the article.
RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:13amLOL, I had to hold my hand over his pic while I read the article.
Report Post »teddyc73
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 11:49amIt say vote for Mit Romney. Or if it makes you feel better it says vote against Barak Obama. Your choice.
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 2:41pmThanks Teddy!!!
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:00amFine, I still see a more than fair chance he will stage a national emergency to declare marital law, or nullify the elections and seize power. Its not in his nature to willignly give up power and control.
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:13amYep!
I pray NOT…but this is ALL he’s got.
Report Post »And, he’s EVIL & DESPERATE ENOUGH to do it, too.
Eugene1
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:18amMarital law? Freudian slip? He has already destroyed marital law by not defending DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) and by announcing his support of gay marriage.
Yes, imposing martial law does seem to fit in to one of his possibilities to maintain his control and win re-election. Dictators and kings do these kinds of things and he definitely has characterized himself with examples of each.
Report Post »gadgetninja
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:18amMarital law?
Report Post »321481
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 10:16amI agree, this guy is an “ends justifies the means” person. He is power hungry and corrupt, all it takes to create a crisis to never let go to waste and declare martial law. Obama‘s gov’t is buying extra bullets (even the cal. the UN uses), MREs and military praticing in city streets (to name a few).
Report Post »Silversmith
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 8:56amSealed his fate really.
Silversmith
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 8:54amThat’s goood news for a change. However, even without Obamacare, I just can’t fathom the man getting more than 40% of the vote. Yet, it’s a dead heat.
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:14amI don’t trust the polls, GONZ. I’m thinking 40% or below and that accounts for the votes of the unliving. However, I still believe the vote will be stolen or 0′s minions have some other trick up their sleeve.
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:15amIMO, it’s a dead heat because: they poll in Urban areas where Democrats are more common; they are often skewed polls meaning they poll whoever will answer the quetions and not likely voters or portionate numbers of Repubs, Dems or Independents.
The polls essentially are poorly done. I only trust Rasmussen. The rest are junk.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 8:52amWhipping the biggest tax increase on the lower and middle class in disguise could piss of some people. Even his lies can’t even cover that up.
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 8:50am“But it’s a tax! No, it’s a penalty! No wait, it’s a tax. Hold on, what’s today? Friday? Then it’s a penalty! Oh he11, we don’t know what it is but YOU WILL LIKE IT because we said so and we know better than you, peon.”
~ Odumber Administration
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:16amHa Ha! I can‘t understand why they are making what it’s called the issue. Who the H3LL cares what it’s called??? And when did it become acceptable for the government to “penalize” versus “tax it’s citizens????
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:29amTee hee!!! Libs hate it when you call things what they are, like when someone calls a spade a spade. To do so is racist/homophobic/islamophobic/misogynistic/capitalistic/Halliburton-istic/Cheney-ish/anti-feminist/heartless/anti-immigrant/”We are the 1%!”/anti-socialist/Koch brothers induced conservative delusion.
And hate speech.
Or something like that.
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:35amROFL!!! That was one heck of a “ist” and “anti” sentence! Major props!
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:52amLol, Bio.
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:53amHow’s the new baby doing?
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