Going into this summer break, members of Congress are getting a full dose of public opinion about health care reform. And the major polling companies are churning out a daily look at what those constituents are thinking about the U.S. health system and how lawmakers and the White House are performing in this debate. The most recent results show a public divided.

The insurance industry hasn't been spared in the polling questions. A Rasmussen Reports survey found 25% of respondents agree with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi that health insurers are "villains," though 37% disagreed and another 38% weren't sure. Those most likely to agree with Pelosi were lower-income Democrats. A poll by Harris Interactive showed the more people believe they know about the reform proposals -- and that sense of familiarity is on the increase -- the more they are likely to oppose them. Of those who believe they don't know much about the proposals of the White House and Democratic leaders, 22% are against them. But when measuring those who believe they have a stronger knowledge of the proposals, 54% oppose them.

The opposition has been well represented at town hall meetings held by pro-reform Democrats. The gatherings have become infamous for their chaotic shouting and disruption. And the people also are divided on whether that's a good thing. A Rasmussen study reported 41% of people view such protesters in a favorable light, as opposed to 35% who don't. At the same time, most people don't seem to believe the partisan show will make much difference. When asked who lawmakers are more likely to listen to, party leaders or voters, 73% of people answered party leaders.

A Gallup poll shows President Barack Obama's approval ratings moving up slightly -- similar to where President George W. Bush was at the same time in his presidency, and significantly higher than where President Bill Clinton was. However, a Quinnipiac University poll found only 39% said they approve of the way the president is handling health care. The health care reform effort has been a big driver of Obama's polling numbers recently.

But where do the people stand on the government-run insurer that the insurance industry opposes?

It depends on who is asking. Rasmussen's automated telephone survey showed 35% supporting the idea, versus 50% in opposition. But Quinnipiac's polling center spoke with 2,049 respondents through Aug. 3, 62% of whom are in favor of the public option, against 32%. The Harris Poll recognized the wide discrepancy in answers depending on how the questions are phrased. So the poll attempted to measure sentiment by using statements for and against such a plan. The poll found that 52% of people favored it, and 30% were against it.