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Rasmussen Reports has good news.  The public is shifting against a government takeover of the medical system.

Explains Rasmussen:

Forty-nine percent (49%) of U.S. voters now at least somewhat oppose the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats, while 46% at least somewhat favor it, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

This marks the first time that more voters lean against the plan than support it. Just two weeks ago, 50% were for the reform plan, and 45% were opposed.

The "nays" also continue to have the edge in terms of intensity. While 22% strongly favor the Democrats' health care reform plan, 38% strongly oppose it, up four points from the previous survey.
Among those voters who have health insurance, opposition is even higher: 43% favor the plan, but 52% oppose it. Those who strongly oppose it outnumber those who strongly favor it by two-to-one - 40% to 20%.

We have to ensure that changing public attitudes are transmitted to Capitol Hill.