Americans’ views about the Act are more positive now than they were four months ago, although overall attitudes remain more negative than positive. A Gallup poll found that 50% Americans now disapprove the 2010 law, while 44% approve. That’s the narrowest gap since October 2013.
A poll taken last November, just after the midterm elections, found only 37% approved the law, compared to 56% who disapproved.
Gallup said the upturn in support for the “may reflect the public’s awareness data showing that the percentage Americans who are has dropped substantially” as the law’s requirement for obtaining began to take effect.
A majority Americans – 57% – say the has not affected them or their families, while 17% say it has helped and 23% say it has hurt. Until late in 2013, the “no effect” figure had been steady at about 69%, while only 9% said it had helped, and 19% said it had hurt.
Those most likely to be affected by the , including young people, lower-income groups and minorities, had slightly more favorable views about the law and its impact.
The poll was based telephone interviews conducted by Gallup