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FLEMINGTON, N.J., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of a study conducted by HCD Research among 2,726 self-reported Republicans, Democrats and Independents revealed that while the majority of all parties reported that the economy will improve within three years, they were divided on the issue of health care coverage.

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The study was conducted by HCD Research and the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion (MCIPO) during October 31 through November 2. Detailed results of the study are available on http://www.mediacurves.com

During the study, participants were asked who they were voting for as well as their predictions regarding key election issues such as the nation's economy, energy, objectivity of the media, health care and other issues.

Among the study findings:

Please indicate how you think the condition of the US economy will change over the next three years.

Worsen Same Improve Not Sure

Total 7% 8% 69% 16%

Rep 6% 9% 68% 17%

Dem 5% 7% 74% 14%

Indep 9% 10% 64% 17%

Please indicate how you think the nation's health care coverage plans will change over the next three years.

Worsen Same Improve Not Sure

Total 15% 27% 37% 21%

Rep 18% 33% 26% 23%

Dem 10% 18% 54% 18%

Indep 17% 28% 33% 22%

The Media Curves web site provides the media and general public with a venue to view Americans' perceptions of popular and controversial media ev
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