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Steve Cohen: Thank you, sir. I don't think so. And the tide has been turning. The national polls, which I think are reflective of…

On the recordJanuary 18, 2011
Thank you, sir. I don't think so. And the tide has been turning. The national polls, which I think are reflective of Tennessee at least on a percentage basis, have shown that it's gone from 10 points up on people that want to repeal this bill to where it's even, as many people for it as against it in this country. There's been a 10-point switch in the last 2 weeks as people have looked at the possibilities of the repeal of the law and seen the benefit. ... It's going to be a short-term possible victory but a long-term defeat.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee
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Jan 18, 2011

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Cohen discusses the shifting public opinion on health care reform and its future popularity.

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