MOST STILL OPPOSE HEALTH PLAN - AT 10:05 A.M. ET:  Despite House passage of the health-reform bill, with its promise of eternal life and free Alka-Seltzer, most Americans still oppose the plan, according to Scott Rasmussen:

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 45% now favor the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. Most (52%) remain opposed.

Only 25% Strongly Support the plan while 42% are Strongly Opposed.

Support for the plan has remained essentially unchanged for months. Last week, it was supported by 42% and two weeks ago support was at 45%. It has generally stayed between 41% and 46% since July, and support has bounced above that level only in the wake of nationally televised appeals by the president.

As has been the case for months, Democrats favor the plan while Republicans and voters not affiliated with either major party are opposed. The latest numbers show support from 81% of those in the president’s party. The plan is opposed by 90% of Republicans and 58% of unaffiliated voters.

COMMENT:  The key figure, as it was in last week's gubernatorial races, is the number of independents who stand opposed - 58%.  Obama and the Dems are losing the independents.  Without them, Democrats face disaster in next year's midterms.  Oh, how I weep.

November 10, 2009