Trump's Support From Base Shows Some Cracks on Health Care

“This signals some disillusionment among his base on this issue,” said J. Ann Selzer, whose firm conducted the poll.

The Senate delayed action on a revised version of its Better Care Reconciliation Act bill that was scheduled for as soon as this week because Sen. John McCain is recovering from surgery. Republicans there can lose no more than two votes from their 52-member majority. The Congressional Budget Office may issue an estimate of the cost and insurance coverage of the bill this week, which could sway some of the wavering lawmakers in one direction or another.

Trump voters were more optimistic on health care changes than Democrats, with 62% saying it’s realistic that a bill that improves coverage will pass. About three in four Democrats (77%) said it’s unrealistic, as did 64% of independents. Health care was the No. 1 issue for all demographic subgroups, with the exception of Republicans, who ranked terrorism as the most important issue, with health care second.

The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. It was conducted by Des Moines, Iowa-based Selzer & Co.

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