What is ObamaCare and why is it so good/bad?

Speaking as someone from the UK, I have no idea what ObamaCare is. Why did Obama create it and why does Trump want to get rid of it?

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Glossy · F

Here in the UK we have a National Health Service (funded by a tax called the National Insurance - N.I.) so everyone is covered. You can also choose to buy private healthcare, but you still have to pay the N.I. tax if you have an income.

Would such a model fit the USA?

firefall · 61-69, M

Sure, but there's no political will to create something so ... fair.

CaptainCanadia · 41-45, M

There's TREMENDOUS political will to create single-payer. Just... not among the politicians.

firefall · 61-69, M

@TyphoidJerry: nor amongst the majority of the population, by all polls I've seen. Don't get me wrong, I think it'd be a fantastic improvement, but I don't see any huge popularity for it here.

CaptainCanadia · 41-45, M

http://www.gallup.com/poll/191504/majority-support-idea-fed-funded-healthcare-system.aspx

CaptainCanadia · 41-45, M

Granted, this is one poll and there are likely others. But single-payer is a popular idea. If 30% of peopole supported it, there'd be tremendous support. 30% wins elections.