Trump’s Quest to End Obamacare: What It Means for Voters

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Former US President Donald Trump continues to target Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, in his campaign, despite its popularity among voters. A poll by non-partisan health policy nonprofit KFF found that 62% of registered voters have a favorable opinion of Obamacare. Trump’s efforts to terminate Obamacare and his attempts to link it with the immigration crisis are seen as a political gift for President Joe Biden, who is using the campaign as an opportunity to fight back and strengthen his popularity with voters.

Trump’s Continued Grievance with Obamacare

Donald Trump, eyeing another presidential term, holds a longstanding grievance against Obamacare or The Affordable Care Act, legislation enacted in 2010 by his predecessor, Barack Obama. Trump’s focus on Obamacare borders on obsession, often mentioning it at campaign rallies, aimed at criticizing current President Joe Biden.

Obamacare’s Popularity and Trump’s Opposition

Despite Trump’s objections, Obamacare enjoys significant popularity among voters, except for Republicans. A recent KFF poll reveals that 62% of registered voters have a favorable opinion about Obamacare, with 90% of registered Democrats, and 62% of independents supporting it. Obamacare is also well-liked across all age groups and racial lines.

Trump’s Attacks on Obamacare

Trump’s critiques of Obamacare were evident even before his dominance in the presidential primaries. His attack strategy on Obamacare involves attempting to align it with his rhetoric about immigration, suggesting that Biden’s plan to allow ‘Dreamers’ in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to apply for Obamacare is unfair to Black and Hispanic voters.

Biden’s Response to Trump’s Attack on Obamacare

Biden is capitalizing on Trump’s Obamacare obsession. His campaign recently launched a television ad in swing states, spending $14 million to emphasize Trump’s desire to “terminate” Obamacare. He reiterates this message in radio interviews targeting large Black audiences in key cities like Atlanta and Milwaukee. With Trump’s attack on Obamacare, a law enacted while Biden was vice president, Biden finds an unexpected political opportunity.

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