People Will Learn Once the ACA is Cut
My comment: “Do you see such an awaking amongst the citizens who are Republicans? Are they besieging their representatives or senators yet? It appears many voters disapprove of Tr_mp. His reign this presidency is similar to his 2017 reign.” Partial of my reply to a superior comment by J.P. McJefferson.
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Some & slightly, but my point is wait until they see their ACA insurance rates rise and the cost of tariffs. The snowball is getting bigger and rolling faster. . .
Average out-of-pocket premium payments for those receiving subsidies could more than double, rising from $888 a year to $1,904 in 2026, according to a KFF analysis.
Families with incomes above 400% of the federal poverty level would lose their subsidies entirely. A 60-year-old couple earning $85,000, for example, could see their yearly premium payments jump by over $22,600
Many constituents in Republican-leaning states rely heavily on the subsidies for their coverage.
Health care providers could face billions of dollars in lost revenue and see a rise in uncompensated care costs. These economic ripple effects would extend beyond the health sector, affecting other businesses and contributing to job losses.
A Deloitte report from September 2025 forecasts that core personal consumption expenditures could rise to 3.3% in 2026, driven in part by tariffs. Forecasts predict a rise in the unemployment rate by early 2026. Negative job growth is expected, particularly as high tariffs and elevated interest rates restrain demand for labor.
China, a major buyer of U.S. soybeans, has imposed a 20% retaliatory tax, causing U.S. soybean exports to China to drop dramatically.
A Marquette Law School poll recorded his approval among Republicans at 81% in October, down from 89% earlier in the year. A Quinnipiac University poll from late September noted that 10% of Republicans disapproved of his job performance, the first time that figure had reached double digits in their polling.
The website Republican Voters Against Trump also compiles testimonials from voters critical of his conduct and policies.
NORC poll found that the share of Republicans who believe the country is headed in the wrong direction had jumped from 29% in June to 51%. This dissatisfaction was even more pronounced among younger Republicans, with 61% of those under 45 expressing that view.
Multiple polls in October 2025 show that Americans, including some Republicans and a significant number of independents, place more blame on Trump and congressional Republicans for the government shutdown.
“NORC poll found…”
I hate the right/wrong direction question.
Right because the stock market is doing fine.
Right because trump is beating the Democrats.
Wrong because of fat Donnie’s mere existence.
Wrong because of food prices.
Right because housing prices are declining.
The pollsters never ask more nuanced questions.
Dave:
You are right . . .
Savings are doing great.
The nations politics are favorable for all.
The Pres is an ok guy much of the time.
I have not been able to buy filet Mignons lately
The estimated value of my house has gone down
“Karoline Leavitt questioned about government shutdown as she shows off new look,” The Mirror US
Her political look hasn’t change. Still ugly and false. All lies and jest with a straight face too . . . But a pundit is what they want to be and disregards the rest.
Here’s some more stats. And, this is before most people have even received their actual rate hikes. Democrats do need to start talking more about the specific numbers. I think many Republicans mistakenly think this is just a problem for low-income individuals.
Republican voters cannot hide from the truth too much longer.
Blame for the shutdown
A Washington Post poll conducted on October 1 showed that 47% of Americans blamed Republicans and President Donald Trump, while 30% blamed Democrats.
A YouGov poll from October 1 found that a plurality of Americans, 45%, said President Trump was responsible for the shutdown, while the same percentage blamed GOP lawmakers. In comparison, 36% felt congressional Democrats were to blame.
An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll conducted in late September showed a plurality, 38%, blamed Republicans, with 27% blaming Democrats. Another 31% felt both parties were equally at fault.
HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT. . .
A majority of Americans remain unaware that the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies would affect those with moderate, not just low, incomes. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) recently reported that about six in 10 adults have heard little to nothing about the subsidies expiring. . . poll conducted before the October 2025 shutdown indicates 61% of Americans reported hearing “only a little” or “nothing at all” about the enhanced ACA subsidies expiring.
The enhanced subsidies, in effect through the end of 2025, removed the 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL) income cap for eligibility. This means that for 2025 coverage, some moderate-income individuals and families earning over $124,800 could still receive assistance. Without an extension, the “subsidy cliff” would return, causing premiums to jump significantly for those whose incomes are just over the threshold.
Different regions face different hikes: State-level data from the Center for American Progress indicates that average premiums will more than double in several states, including Alaska (346% increase), Mississippi (314%), and Texas (289%).
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) synthesized the combined effect of the legislation that failed to extend ACA subsidies and made significant Medicaid cuts.
Total increase in uninsured: The CBPP estimates that the overall number of uninsured people would increase by about 17 million due to the combined changes in the bill and the expiration of other ACA provisions.
Biggest rollback: This would represent the largest rollback of health insurance coverage due to federal policy changes in U.S. history.
And then there’s the affect on hospitals. . .
Proposed Republican cuts to healthcare funding, including the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and reductions to Medicaid, would significantly affect hospitals. The changes would likely increase the number of uninsured patients, leading to substantial revenue losses, a surge in uncompensated care costs, and potential service reductions or closures, particularly for rural and safety-net hospitals
Healthcare providers, especially safety-net and rural hospitals, already operate on thin margins. The American Hospital Association found that as of 2019, 30% of hospitals had negative operating margins, even before the new cuts were proposed. A loss of revenue and increase in uncompensated care could force hundreds of already struggling hospitals to close. This would disproportionately affect rural communities, where hospitals often operate as a key economic anchor.