A friend of mine is angry about the health care bill. She owns a small business and leans Democratic, but does not follow political news closely. She is upset that, since the reform was enacted, her premiums have increased 20% while, she says, coverage has worsened. She has concluded that the health reform act made things worse.
How should I respond to her complaints? Are there reasons why she should still support the health care reform? Are there reasons why, on this issue, she should vote Democratic? Note: she lives in a swing district.
These are genuine, not rhetorical, questions. (I am not well informed on this issue.) I would appreciate your views. I will see her tomorrow night.