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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (475389)	4/27/2009 2:35:35 PM
From: TideGlider	Respond to of 1572503

Support for Free Market Economy Up Seven Points Since December Monday, April 27, 2009 Email to a Friend.Advertisement Seventy-seven percent (77%) of U.S. voters say that they prefer a free market economy over a government-managed economy. That’s up seven points since December. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey also found that just 11% now prefer a government-run economy, down from 15% four months ago. Free markets are preferred by 94% of Republicans, 64% of Democrats and 78% of those not affiliated with either major party. Adults under 30 favor free markets by a 79% to eight percent (8%) margin. Support for free markets does not equal support for a purely laissez faire approach, however. Voters are evenly divided over the need for more government regulation of big business: 46% support the idea, and 43% are opposed. In December, 52% favored more regulation, and only 35% were opposed. (Want a free daily e-mail update? Sign up now. If it's in the news, it's in our polls.) Rasmussen Reports updates also available on Twitter. The 77% support for free markets provides an interesting contrast to another recent survey which found that just 53% prefer capitalism over socialism. It appears that many people make a significant distinction between capitalism and a free market economy. “Free markets are seen in a better light than capitalism because of the recent behavior by America’s largest corporations,” notes Scott Rasmussen, founder and publisher of Rasmussen Reports. “It’s hard for people to embrace a system that lets big business keep profits in good times and then asks for taxpayer bailouts when times are tough. If that’s the way capitalism is perceived, it should be no surprise that people prefer free markets.” Seventy percent (70%) of voters believe that big business and big government are generally on the same team working against the interests of consumers and investors. A plurality of voters (46%) say that small businesses benefit more from free markets than big business. Thirty-five percent (35%) hold the opposite view. Most Democrats think big businesses benefit more from free markets, while most Republicans and unaffiliated voters say small businesses are more likely to benefit. By a 62% to 23% margin, voters also believe that small businesses are hurt more by regulations than big business. This finding is likely driven by public understanding of the way Congress works. Earlier surveys found that 68% say most business leaders contribute to political campaigns primarily because the government can do so much to help or hurt their business. Other data shows that 59% of American adults believe that when members of Congress meet with regulators and other government officials, they do so to help their friends and hurt their political opponents. In a solid display of agreement across party lines, a majority of Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliateds share this view. Looking back, most Americans still think that the federal bailouts were a bad idea. But America’s Political Class holds an entirely different view. A number of indicators suggest some growing short-term optimism about the economy along with a decline in long-term optimism. At the same time, there is a growing concern that the government may do too much in responding to the nation’s economic crunch. The image of corporate CEOs has hit rock bottom as they are viewed less favorably than members of Congress. Small business owners are viewed in a very positive light. The Discover Small Business Watch showed a significant increase last month in the confidence of small business owners. Please sign up for the Rasmussen Reports daily e-mail update (it’s free)… let us keep you up to date with the latest public opinion news. See survey questions and toplines. Crosstabs available for Premium Members only.

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (475389)	4/27/2009 2:36:30 PM
From: TideGlider	Respond to of 1572503

41% Favor Government Health Insurance Plan, 44% Opposed Monday, April 27, 2009 Email to a Friend.Advertisement Americans are closely divided on whether it’s a good idea to establish a government health insurance company to compete with private health insurance companies. Forty-one percent (41%) are in favor of a government-run health insurance plan, while 44% are opposed, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Fifteen percent (15%) are not sure. Americans are evenly divided over whether a government plan would have an unfair advantage over private insurers. Thirty eight percent (38%) say yes; the identical number (38%) say no. But a plurality of all Americans (49%) still believes a private health insurance company is likely to provide better service and more choice. Twenty-nine percent (29%) say a government-run plan would do a better job and offer more choice, but one-out-of-five (21%) are not sure which would do better. One major issue is whether new health care options will allow Americans to choose their own doctors. It is significant to note that just 50% believe the current system allows most Americans to make that choice. Most private sector employees say that Americans today do not have such a choice, but government employees, entrepreneurs, and retirees disagree. Earlier surveys have shown that few Americans rate the U.S. health care system as good or excellent, but most rate their own insurance coverage in such terms. For Democrats, health care reform is the most important of Obama’s priorities this year, while Republicans and unaffiliated Americans rate deficit reduction as number one. Sixty-three percent (63%) of U.S. voters agree with the president that “we must make it a priority to give every single American quality affordable health care.” (Want a free daily e-mail update? Sign up now. If it's in the news, it's in our polls.) Rasmussen Reports updates also available on Twitter. Americans ages 40 to 64 look the idea of a government plan much more than those who are younger and older than they are. Fifty-seven percent (57%) of Democrats support a government plan, while 62% of Republicans and 52% of those not affiliated with either party are against the proposal. In January, 43% of U.S. voters said the quality of health care in America will get worse if a government-run health insurance plan is created to compete with private plans. Thirty-three percent (33%) said quality will get better. In his health care reform initiative, President Obama appears to be stopping short of proposing a government-run insurance plan because of its potential cost. rasmussenreports.com

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (475389)	4/27/2009 2:54:22 PM
From: Road Walker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1572503

$1.8 trillion in deficits for this year alone says otherwise. Of course, you don't think neo-Keynesian ideals should be classified as "ideology" ... Look the last time we had an almost identical situation we had The Great Depression. Now we are much more dependent on the rest of the world for basic necessities... a 'new' great depression would be MUCH, MUCH worse. Yes you are picking between evils. And yes the deficit spending will cause a lot of hardship. I am of the opinion it's worth it; you are not. Not much more to say. BTW do you know if the auto industry loans are part of the deficit?