According to Evan Tracey (Campaign Media Analysis Group, a group that tracks political advertising), those opposed to the healthcare bill passed by the House (led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce)have spent $24 million on TV commercials over the past month to $12 million spent by those who support the legislation (led by Healthcare for America Now and Moveon.org) This is a reversal from the previous spending advantage by bill supporters enjoyed through most of this year.
Why? Consider that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D, NV) is drafting the Senate’s version of the bill behind closed doors.
"There's no input from any of us, no input from Republicans" said R. Bruce Josten of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "So what option do we have than to take our message and story to the American people?"
And the American people need to hear all sides of the argument. According to a new Associated Press poll, 43 percent of Americans oppose the health care plans being discussed in Congress, while 41 percent are in support. An additional 15 percent remain neutral or undecided.
