OBAMACARE LOOMS LARGE IN ELECTION – AT 9:14 A.M. ET:   It remains the issue for many voters.  From The Hill: 

More than 80 percent of people in a new poll say the healthcare law will be an important factor in determining their vote in the midterm elections.

A USA Today-Pew Research survey released Thursday found 54 percent call the law "very important" in determining their vote.

The survey came after the administration announced more than 7 million people signed up for healthcare through the newly created exchanges. Republicans have sought to make the law a central focus ahead of the midterms, believing it will drag down Democrats.

When broken down, 64 percent of Republicans — most of whom oppose the law — call it a very important factor heading into the election, while 52 percent of Democrats say the same.

Forty-five percent of Independents call the law very important in determining their vote.

Sixty percent of those who oppose the law say it will be very important to their vote in the midterms. Only 48 percent of those who support the law say it will be very important to their vote.

Overall, support for the law has changed little in the past month. Thirty-seven percent approve of the law while 50 percent disapprove.

COMMENT:  On the surface, that is good news for Republicans.  But please remember that we elect members of the House and Senate one by one.  Each race is different, and Republicans must avoid their past blunders in selecting candidates.  Obamacare can win the election for Republicans, but only if their candidates appeal to the majority.

April 10, 2014