What do Americans think about the King v. Burwell decision?
July 8, 2015 1:48 AM
Overview
Most people in the U.S. approve of the Supreme Court's June 25 ruling to uphold the legality of subsidies used to purchase health insurance on the federally facilitated marketplace. The 6-3 decision in King v. Burwell means that tax credits continue to be valid in the 34 FFM states.
Here are some other key findings from the latest Kaiser Family Foundation health tracking poll:
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Here are some other key findings from the latest Kaiser Family Foundation health tracking poll:
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Majority in favor
62% approve of the decision
32% disapprove of the decision
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32% disapprove of the decision
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Political breakdown
Democrats: 82% approve of the decision
Independents: 61% approve of the decision
Republicans: 29% approve of the decision
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Independents: 61% approve of the decision
Republicans: 29% approve of the decision
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Will the debate continue?
78% think there will be future ACA battles
18% think King v. Burwell will be the last major battle
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18% think King v. Burwell will be the last major battle
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Should the debate continue?
51% say the debate should continue
44% are tired of the debate and think the country should focus on other issues
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44% are tired of the debate and think the country should focus on other issues
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What are the next steps of the ACA?
Repeal the law: 27%
Expand the law: 25%
Implement the law as it is: 22%
Scale back the law: 12%
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Expand the law: 25%
Implement the law as it is: 22%
Scale back the law: 12%
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