Democrats Lead in 'Trust Factor' on Health Care

When it comes to health care, Democrats are trusted more than Republicans by a margin of 50 percent to 35 percent. That's according to research firm Rasmussen Reports.

Each month, Rasmussen Reports' tracking poll on issues asks likely voters to rank the importance of 10 electoral issues. Poll respondents are also asked which of the two major parties they trust more on the top 10 issues: the economy; national security and the war on terror; the war in Iraq; immigration; government ethics and corruption; taxes; health care; Social Security; education; and abortion.

In the March 2008 report, health care ranks as the sixth most important issue among likely voters, with 61 percent of respondents describing the issue as "very important." 

Which issue topped the list? The March telephone survey found that 81 percent of likely voters think the economy is a very important electoral issue.

In Rasmussen's January 2008 survey, respondents favored Democrats over Republicans by a margin of 54 percent to 32 percent on the issue of health care.