A number of policy options now being considered by Congress were explored. Seniors could stay in the existing Medicare system if they preferred. One area where grandparents and their grandchildren will disagree is on the total amount spent by the federal government on each generation. Young Republicans and Democrats find common ground on prescription drug benefit issue. It has been assumed that policy priorities and preferences differ significantly between Republicans and Democrats.
Females are more supportive of prescription drug benefits.
While both sexes expressed an unquestionable desire for a means-tested drug benefit for seniors, females are consistently more supportive of a drug benefit for all seniors, regardless of income. The message that Medicare needs serious reform and modernization has apparently reached even young adults. When half of all younger women think General Hospital is healthier than Medicare, you know you've got a problem with Medicare. The Luntz Research Companies and the Democrat polling firm The Global Strategy Group. Return to the Third Millennium front page.