HBO Poll: Obama’s Healthcare Talk

Afterward, Republican Party Chairman Norm Semanko called Obama a gifted orator, but said “Idahoans…don’t support the president’s proposed government takeover of their health care.” Democratic U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick said he’s against a government-backed public option, but contends many of Obama’s ideas have merit, like forbidding insurers from cutting coverage for pre-existing conditions, limiting out-of-pocket expenditures and focusing on prevention/ AP . More here .

• Wednesday’s Poll : When asked what kind of winter they expected, a plurality of 42% responded: “Why did you have to mention winter?” 28% expect a mild winter. Results here .