Democratic lawmakers may be tempted to vote against the health-care overhaul plan pending in Congress because it remains unpopular with a broad swath of the public. But a new poll suggests that those who do so risk further dispiriting the core supporters who Democrats need to energize for the November midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal/NBC survey found that opinions have solidified around the health plan, with 48% calling it a "bad idea" and 36% viewing it as a "good idea." That gap is consistent with surveys dating to the fall. Democratic voters are strongly in favor of the legislation being pushed by President Barack Obama, particularly constituencies such as blacks, Latinos and self-described liberals. Those groups mobilized in 2008 to help elect Mr. Obama but now are far less enthusiastic about voting in this year's midterm elections than are core Republicans. View Full Image Associated Press President Obama steps off the stage after speaking about health-care reform on Monday.[Read more...]