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.
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.
Ninety percent of Democrats now believe that government should ensure health care access for all — the highest percentage ever measured by Gallup.
The 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. »
