Lawmakers' views on the failure of health reform: a survey of members of Congress and staff

Article Abstract:

A survey of members of Congress and their staffs indicates that Pres Clinton's health care reform efforts failed because the plan was too complex and broad, the proposed employer mandates were unpopular, and the plan's development and presentation was poorly handled. Those surveyed said the congressional debate was negatively influenced by the Clinton administration itself, as well as by public opinion and interest group advertising. Interest groups, talk shows, public opinion polls, and communications with Congress via mail and telephone all influenced the debate within Congress.

Surveys, United States. Congress

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The public's contribution to congressional gridlock on health care reform

Article Abstract:

The public conveyed three disparate messages on health care reform that contributed to Congress's failure to act on the issue. Middle-class Americans favored health care reform, but were divided on specific proposals. Finally, concerns over the possible negative effects of reform began to emerge. By the time of the 1994 elections, voters were more in favor of modest reforms. The debate shows that the middle class is unwilling to take risks. Public concern is not enough in itself to support such broad reform in the absence of consensus over specific policies.

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Impact of issue advertisements and the legacy of Harry and Louise

Article Abstract:

Raymond L. Goldsteen and his colleagues omit from their discussion of the Harry and Louise advertising campaign the impact on public opinion about health care reform and other possible influences such as national media coverage on this issue.

United States, Advertising

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