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Two new major polls were released last night asking Americans their views on a number of issues, such as their feelings about the government, the economy and health care.

The NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey has a whole bunch of numbers in it.  Of those that stand out as most provocative is on health care.

42% say it’s a bad idea to reform health care the way they understand is, vs. 38% who support a change.  However, a government run public option is now up, 48% to 42%.  A month ago, it was 46% in support, and 48% opposed.  For whatever reason, the public is now turning towards supporting a public option, even if this poll indicates overall they’re not satisfied with what they’ve seen coming out of the various committees in Congress.

The other interesting stat in the WSJ/NBC News survey is that asked which political party should control Congress next year during the midterm elections, Democrats hold a clear advantage, 46% to 38%.  A month ago the Dems led only 43 to 40%.

Meanwhile, Gallup/USA Today reports in their new survey that confidence in President Obama’s ability to deliver on his campaign promises has collapsed.  The biggest drop is in those who believe he could have changed the ugly atmosphere in the nation’s capital.  54% a year ago said he would be able to “heal political divisions.”  Only 28% say so now.

Interestingly enough, the one question asked where expectations have dropped the least is keeping the country safe from terrorism (despite Dick Cheney’s complaints).  A year ago 62% said he would do so.  57% say so now.

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