Americans continue to prefer a healthcare system based on private insurance (54%) over a government-run healthcare system (42%). … While Americans tend not to favor government-run healthcare, they do believe the federal government has a responsibility to ensure that all Americans have healthcare coverage. CONT. Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »
Public Opinion, the Role of Government, and the Candidates
… The appropriate role of government is a central argument that needs to be faced and debated. Nuanced arguments about the specifics of intricately contrived plans (all of which will be revised, changed and overhauled before they become law) have their place, but they are less important than broad discussions […] Read more »
‘Public Option’ Draws Voters Unsure About ‘Medicare for All’
… A decade ago, the issue created such deep internal divisions among Senate Democrats that they ultimately dropped the idea from their bill, even though the public option was strongly favored by many liberals and a majority of House Democrats, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi. But now, with two of the […] Read more »
AP-NORC/USAFacts Poll: Facts missing from American democracy
At a time when many Americans say they’re struggling to distinguish between fact and fiction, the country is broadly skeptical that facts underlie some of the basic mechanisms of democracy in the United States — from political campaigns to voting choices to the policy decisions made by elected officials. CONT. […] Read more »
Support for More Government Inches Up, but Not for Socialism
Americans’ reaction to the term “socialism” remains more negative than positive in new Gallup polling, as solid majorities continue to view capitalism and free enterprise positively. At the same time, Americans are expressing slightly greater support for activist government across a range of measures, suggesting a more conducive climate for […] Read more »
Americans and Privacy: Concerned, Confused and Feeling Lack of Control Over Their Personal Information
A majority of Americans believe their online and offline activities are being tracked and monitored by companies and the government with some regularity. It is such a common condition of modern life that roughly six-in-ten U.S. adults say they do not think it is possible to go through daily life […] Read more »