58% of Americans support federally funded universal health care, including 40% of Republicans: http://www.gallup.com/poll/191504/majority-support-idea-fed-fund

58% of Americans support federally funded universal health care, including 40% of Republicans: http://www.gallup.com/poll/191504/majority-support-idea-fed-funded-healthcare-system.aspx http://www.gallup.com/poll/191504/majority-support-idea-fed-... Opposition comes from the wealthy, whose taxes would go up, and insurance company execs (and employees) since it keeps them in business.