Overnight Poll of the 45+ Population Following the Presidential Speech
Overnight Poll of the 45+ Population Following the Presidential Speech...
The survey found that: Seventy percent of respondents said they had at least some questions or concerns about what was being proposed by either party with regard to health care reform. This includes 77 percent of Independents. Of those who had questions and concerns prior to the address, nearly three-quarters said that their questions and concerns were talked about or addressed during the speech. This includes 72 percent of Independents. Nearly seven in ten of those who reported hearing their questions and concerns talked about or addressed said that they were supportive of the proposals being talked about related to health care. This includes 63 percent of Independents. For each political affiliation, a majority of respondents said that reform of the health care system should be a priority for political leaders to address in 2009. This includes 70 percent of Independents. Woelfel Research Inc. conducted the telephone survey of 522 U.S. residents aged 45 and older who watched the presidential address on the evening of September 9, 2009, immediately after the address. For further information, contact Chuck Rainville at 202-434-6295. (6 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Overnight Poll of the 45 Population Following the Presidential Speech to a Joint Session of Congress on September 9 2009
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Report Home AARP commissioned a nationwide survey of people aged 45 and older directly after a presidential address on health care reform to a joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009.The survey found that: Seventy percent of respondents said they had at least some questions or concerns about what was being proposed by either party with regard to health care reform. This includes 77 percent of Independents. Of those who had questions and concerns prior to the address, nearly three-quarters said that their questions and concerns were talked about or addressed during the speech. This includes 72 percent of Independents. Nearly seven in ten of those who reported hearing their questions and concerns talked about or addressed said that they were supportive of the proposals being talked about related to health care. This includes 63 percent of Independents. For each political affiliation, a majority of respondents said that reform of the health care system should be a priority for political leaders to address in 2009. This includes 70 percent of Independents. Woelfel Research Inc. conducted the telephone survey of 522 U.S. residents aged 45 and older who watched the presidential address on the evening of September 9, 2009, immediately after the address. For further information, contact Chuck Rainville at 202-434-6295. (6 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures