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Poll Voters Nix 'Obamacare' Ruling
The Supreme Court upheld on Thursday morning President Obama's health-care reform law. Barrington Patch voters did not favor the ruling supporting the Affordable Care Act.
A quick Patch poll over two days after the Supreme Court ruled last Thursday in favor of "Obamacare" shows that Barrington is not happy with the Affordable Care Act.
More than half of the voters -- 54 percent -- said they feel the Supreme Court decision only supports flawed legislation.
Less than half of the voters -- 45 percent -- said they feel the high court's decision was the right one for all Americans.
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The total number of votes was 117.
The poll question was: Do you support the Supreme Court's ruling on 'Obamacare'?
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With the Supreme Court's ruling, President Obama is seen as getting a campaign-season victory in rejecting arguments that Congress went too far in requiring most Americans to have health insurance or pay a penalty in the form of a tax.
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