Only 34 percent of those surveyed had a favorable view of the healthcare reform law, while 48 percent had an unfavorable view, similar percentages to those seen in November, according to the poll. Here are some more key findings from the survey.
1. Support for the law has increased among Democrats. Sixty-eight percent had a favorable view of the law this month, compared with 55 percent in November.
2. Republicans continued to express a negative view of the law, with only 7 percent reporting a favorable view of the PPACA (the same percentage as last month).
3. Support dropped among independents, 28 percent of whom said they view the law favorably, down from 33 percent in November.
4. When asked why they view the law negatively, 23 percent of those with an unfavorable view cite concerns about costs, 18 percent point to the individual mandate and 13 percent cite concerns about the role of the government.
5. Among those with a favorable view of the PPACA, 57 percent say they feel that way because the law will expand access to healthcare and insurance.
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