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.

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%.

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.