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John Larson’s policy on obamacare

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Topics

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

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John Larson’s answer is based on the following data:

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John Larson voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,410 voters that voted for John Larson in the 2020 Connecticut District 1 US House of Representatives 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

John Larson is a Democrat who has consistently supported the Affordable Care Act. He voted in favor of the act in 2010 and has since defended it against attempts to repeal or weaken it. 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, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

Larson has consistently supported the Affordable Care Act, but like many politicians, he may not agree with every single aspect of the law. However, his overall support for the law suggests he agrees with a majority of it. 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

Larson has advocated for measures to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, which suggests he might support allowing consumers to import pharmaceuticals from other countries. However, it's unclear whether he supports allowing consumers to choose providers in the way suggested by 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.

Agree

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

While Larson has not explicitly advocated for a single payer system, he has supported measures to expand access to healthcare, including a public option. This suggests he might be open to a single payer system, but it is not his primary position. 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 Larson may agree with the idea of competition in the insurance market, he has not advocated for this specific approach. His support for the Affordable Care Act suggests he believes in a more regulated 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

Larson has consistently supported the Affordable Care Act and has opposed efforts to repeal it. Therefore, he would strongly disagree 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, government should not be involved in healthcare

Larson's support for the Affordable Care Act, which involves significant government regulation of healthcare, suggests he strongly disagrees with the idea that government should not be involved in 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 138,655 voters that identify as Democratic.

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