Recently Missouri voters had a chance to let their state know what they thought about the health care reform law that President Obama recently signed into law. According to www.online.wsj.com"Voters in Missouri overwhelmingly opposed requiring people to buy health insurance, in a largely symbolic slap at the Obama administration's health overhaul."
"With all precincts reporting, 71% of voters supported Proposition C, establishing a state law that says Missouri cannot compel people to pay a penalty or fine if they fail to carry health coverage. Twenty-nine percent voted against the proposition."
The same article also reported that nationally the Obama health care reform is not keeping high numbers in a recent poll: "A June Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll found that 44% think Mr. Obama's health-care plan is a bad idea, while 40% called it a good idea."
Please know that the wording on the ballot for Prop C was so misleading and confusing, most people didn’t know if Prop C was supposed to allow or deny HR676. This was dare I say deceptive. This was no victory for the people of MO or any opposed to HR676 because it was a sham. There was very little coverage in the media about Prop C. It was just slid in under the radar prevent Missourians from voting their true opinions. There are many Missourians who do not have health insurance because they cannot afford the premium.