We considered it. If it weren’t for my employer allowing domestic partnerships to qualify for full health benefits, we’d have one to City Hall a few months ago.
(via the LAT):
On a broader scale, the survey found that healthcare costs outranked housing costs, rising food prices and credit card bills as a source of concern. Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed said they had experienced serious problems because of the cost of healthcare, compared with 29% who had problems getting a good job or a raise. Gasoline prices were the top economic worry, with 44% saying they had serious problems keeping up with increases at the pump.