Most Overlooked - And Perhaps Most Pivotal - Component of the New Healthcare Law

Executive Summary
Ever since the debate over healthcare reform began, Democrats were hoping that a silver bullet would emerge in the form of a message or benefit to help win over the public. As they learned, no such silver bullet exists, but perhaps the closest thing to one – based on our extensive qualitative and quantitative research on the issue – has been almost completely overlooked since it was added to the legislation nearly a year ago: that members of Congress will be required to get the same healthcare coverage as millions of Americans.

Methodology
Anzalone Liszt Research conducted six focus groups for the Herndon Alliance with 2010 swing voters between January 19-21, 2010. Two groups were conducted in Columbus, OH, two in Oskaloosa, IA, and two groups of seniors in Tampa, FL. Anzalone Liszt Research conducted a poll for the Herndon Alliance of 1,000 likely 2010 voters between April 19-25, 2010. The poll had a margin of error of +/- 3.1%. Anzalone Liszt Research conducted nine focus groups of weak partisans for the Health Information Center between May 20th and June 2nd, 2010. The groups were conducted in Denver, CO, Columbus, OH, Indianapolis, IN, and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Anzalone Liszt Research conducted a poll for the Health Information Campaign of 600 likely 2010 voters ages 55 and over between September 7-12, 2010. The poll had a margin of error of +/- 4.0%.

Key Findings and Message Reccommendations on latest Herndon/ Know Your Care Poll

Executive Summary
A new national poll conducted for the Herndon Alliance and Know Your Care by Anzalone Liszt Research offers a number of encouraging results for those who support the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and oppose the changes to Medicare and Medicaid proposed by Republicans in Congress. The poll also provides important insights on the most effective messages to increase support for the ACA and raise doubts about the Republican budget and its impact on our nation’s healthcare.

Methodology
These results are based on a poll conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research of 800 2012 likely voters (720 on landline / 80 on cell phones). The poll has a margin of error of 3.5%.

Messaging on the GOP's Attempt to Privatize Medicare

Executive Summary
In the poll, we tested eight different attacks on the GOP’s proposed changes to Medicare, with the most effective ones highlighting at least one of the following: ending Medicare as we know it, a significant increase in out-pocket costs for seniors, and changing Medicare while protecting tax breaks for big oil companies.

Methodology
These results are based on a poll conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research of 800 2012 likely voters (720 on landline / 80 on cell phones) from May 18-24, 2011. The poll has a margin of error of 3.5%.

Summary of Polling Results in the City of Chicago

Executive Summary
Rahm Emanuel is poised to enter the mayor’s office with overwhelming personal popularity and an electorate supportive of his post-election leadership. This goodwill earned by Emanuel extends across the city’s ethnic and racial lines. Further, the individual components of the Emanuel profile prove he is seen as a strong leader who gets results, is committed to real change and reform, and is in touch with Chicagoans from each part of the city. His commanding support measures are even more impressive given the scrutiny of the recent election and Chicago’s fundamental ethnic, geographic, and political diversity.

Methodology
Anzalone Liszt Research conducted N=600 live telephone interviews, on behalf of Teamsters’ Joint Council 25, with likely 2012 general election voters in Chicago, IL. Interviews were conducted between April 26 – May 1, 2011. Respondents were selected at random, with interviews apportioned geographically based on past voter turnout. Expected margin of sampling error is ± 4.0% with a 95% confidence level.