62% of Americans Agree US Government Should Ensure Everyone Has Health Coverage | Common Dreams
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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.

      • otp@sh.itjust.works
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        10 months ago

        “but I couldn’t vote for the Democrats in good faith!!!”

        Well now you’ve helped elect Trump. Hope that aligns with your morals!

        (General “you”, not you specifically)

        • UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.mlEnglish
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          10 months ago

          Aren’t you concerned at all with the large number of people that are under represented by their choices in the voting booth?

          State level electoral reform will give more political parties the chance to be involved in future elections with no chance of a spoiler effect.

          People would be free to vote for their preferred candidate, safe in the knowledge that their vote would still be counted against the republicans.

          Who could say no to more democracy? Who could possibly be against ensuring their fellow country men/women/and more are fully represented to the best of our ability? Republicans? Yes, of course they are against democracy. How about the democratic party? Do they support democracy?

          More political parties means more chances to beat the Republicans. More political parties means more people are involved in politics. More people being involved in politics statistically means more votes for the democratic party.

          Why is the DNC saying no to these easy extra votes? Why wouldn’t democrats use every tool at their disposal to defeat the republicans?

          Perhaps they view their poltical party to be more important then the nation state itself. Party over country, at all costs.