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The communications research study was conducted by HCD Research and theMuhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion during April 3-4 to obtainphysicians' views on the presidential candidates' proposed health care plans.To view detailed results go to: www.hcdi.net.
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HCD Research is a communications research company headquartered inFlemington, NJ. The company's services include traditional and web-basedcommunications research. For additional information on HCD Research, accessthe company's web site at www.hcdi.net or call HCD Research at 908-788-9393.Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, MCIPO is a respected source ofpublic opinion data on local, state and national issues. For additionalinformation on Muhlenberg College, go to www.muhlenberg.edu.Among the study findings: -- Based on your knowledge of the proposed health care plans by the three presidential candidates, which plan is more realistic in terms of implementation? McCain's plan -- 44% Obama's plan -- 17% Clinton's Plan -- 12% Undecided -- 27% -- When physicians were provided with a brief summary of the candidates' health care plans with no attribution, they were evenly split among the candidates, with 27% reporting that Obama's plan would optimize the U.S. health care system, compared to 26% for McCain's plan, 21% for Clinton's plan, and 26% who were undecided. -- When asked who they would vote for if the presidential election was held today, 44% indicated they would vote for McCain, compared to 25% for Obama, 21% for Clinton, and 16% who were undecided.
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