The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today released public opinion polls in 10 key congressional districts—all of which showed voters oppose current health care legislation being discussed in Congress, with substantial majorities saying it will raise the cost of their health care. Despite having elected Democratic representatives, all 10 districts oppose the "overall health care reform plan being discussed in Congress," with support typically in the low-to-mid 30s and opposition in the mid-to-upper 50s.

There should be absolutely no question in anyone’s mind how Americans view this health care bill. This legislation is among the most unpopular proposals in recent memory and Members of Congress would be well advised to listen to their constituents' concerns. Voters are overwhelmingly opposed to the current overall health care reform proposal. In the districts tested, public opposition significantly outweighs support for the health reform legislation currently before Congress, with support never reaching 40 percent:

Large majorities of independent voters in each of the districts tested oppose the health reform currently being discussed in Congress.

It is worth noting that the polls also showed that voters in these districts are more likely to support their representative if he or she opposes the bill – even in districts where that vote would represent a switch from their vote last fall. Full polling results here. Tell your members of Congress we need to start over.