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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    12 days ago

    Yet, they keep voting for the opposite. People seem too dumb to be allowed good things.

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      12 days ago

      Remember Biden beat Medicare. Democrats have never been serious about universal healthcare. Your choices in the US are “lip service” or “burn everything down”

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        12 days ago

        American voters have been indoctrinated to think anything that in government initiated is “socialism.”

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          12 days ago

          100% and the sad fact is it plays into the GOP/ Oligarchs hand.

          Messaging is important. Just look at the damage control corporate media is spewing out about UHC shooting.