We’ve explored the procedural issues with repealing Obamacare, but there’s still another reason we’re likely stuck with the bones of government-run health insurance for the foreseeable future -- much of the public wants it this way.
Omnibus spending and Obamacare were once repulsive enough to birth the Tea Party movement, but in the years since Obamacare has taken root, voters have warmed to the idea of some form of state-sponsored health insurance.
Historically, the solution to bad, or poorly conceived government programs is not eradicating the problematic program, but more government intervention. And it looks like Obamacare will be no different.
A poll released by Pew last month shows a frightening uptick in the number of Americans who believe it’s the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Even among those who self-identify as conservative, a mere 9% believe the federal government should get out of the health insurance business.
Skipping the Pew research bit and moving to the bottom line:
So long as the voting public believes government-run health insurance is the best rememdy, eradicating Obamacare will be a next to impossible task.