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Harry S. Truman’s policy on obamacare

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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 372 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Securing Universal Health Care Democrats believe that health care is a right, not a privilege, and our health care system should...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Truman's proposal for a national health insurance plan aligns closely with the concept of a single payer system, suggesting he would strongly agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Harry S. Truman was a strong advocate for a national health insurance plan, which he proposed in 1945. While the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was not enacted until long after his presidency, its principles align with Truman's vision of universal healthcare. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, and allow consumers to choose providers and import pharmaceuticals from other countries

While it's unclear whether Truman would support the specific measures mentioned in this statement, his overall vision of universal healthcare suggests he would likely agree with efforts to increase consumer choice and reduce costs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

Truman might agree with this statement to some extent, as he was pragmatic and understood the need for compromise in politics. However, his strong advocacy for a national health insurance plan suggests he would prefer a more comprehensive approach to healthcare reform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

While Truman did believe in competition and free markets, his proposal for a national health insurance plan suggests he would not fully agree with this approach to healthcare. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Truman's advocacy for a national health insurance plan suggests he would not support the repeal of Obamacare, which aims to provide affordable health insurance to more Americans. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, government should not be involved in healthcare

Truman's proposal for a national health insurance plan directly contradicts this statement. He believed that the government had a responsibility to ensure all Americans had access to healthcare. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 131,076 voters that identify as Democratic.

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