62% of Americans agree US government should ensure everyone has health coverage
62% of Americans agree US government should ensure everyone has health coverage
The new poll shows the highest level of support in a decade for the government ensuring all Americans have healthcare.
Summary
A Gallup poll shows 62% of Americans believe the government should ensure universal healthcare coverage—the highest support in over a decade.
While Democratic backing remains strong at 90%, support among Republicans and Independents has also grown since 2020.
Public frustration with the for-profit healthcare system has intensified following the arrest of a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, reportedly motivated by anger at the industry.
Recent controversies, including Anthem’s rollback of anesthesia coverage cuts, and debates over Medicare privatization highlight ongoing dissatisfaction with the system.
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Were the 38% against, neutral, or just didn't answer?
They have some form of decent coverage through work and no one in their personal sphere is overly sick to the point of causing them pain. They wish to block others from getting adequate access least they lose some advantage over them. They're squarely in the F U I have mine camp. Of course as soon as something happens and theirs isn't good enough, they'll have a change of heart, while everyone else still in their camp holds them down.
"Muh tax dollars cant be wasted on someone else's health"
Proceeds to vote for their tax dollars to be wasted on bailing out another business