More Americans believe health care is the government’s responsibility. MAGA is looking to end federal programs
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Newfound belief in government health care comes as some Republicans are getting ready to push for cutting government spending on health care programs such as Obamacare and Medicaid. In 2013, during the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, that number was down to 42 percent. Back in 2006, it stood at 69 percent.
The annual Health and Healthcare survey was conducted between November 6 and 20. That same poll found that fewer Americans are rating U.S. health care coverage and quality in a positive way. From 2000 until 2008, majorities of Americans thought that the government should make sure that everyone had access to health care. During the presidency of Barack Obama and the passage of the Affordable Care Act, that number fell as more people opposed the government playing a bigger part in American health care.
According to Gallup, in 2009, Americans were divided on whether the government should be in charge of ensuring health care for everyone. Between 2012 and 2014, a majority of Americans thought that the government shouldn’t play that role as support decreased among independents and Republicans.
Toward the end of Obama’s time in the White House, public opinion once again moved towards the view that the government should take on responsibility for health care. Since then, this has been the main view among Americans. Recently, more Republicans and independents have begun to see government as responsible for health care. In 2020, 22 percent of Republicans held this view compared to 32 percent today. Similarly, the number of independents who believe this is up six points to 65 percent.
