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Poll: 60% Fear Rising Healthcare Costs, Trust Democrats More

10/22/2025

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The AP-NORC poll finds nearly 60% are very worried about rising healthcare costs.
Forty-two percent fear they cannot afford necessary medications.
Access to healthcare affects 40% and loss of insurance affects 38%.
Women express greater concern than men.
The poll shows a preference for federal responsibility in healthcare, with 38% trusting the Democratic Party and 25% the Republican Party, while disagreement over subsidies contributes to the ongoing government shutdown.

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The AP-NORC poll finds nearly 60% are very worried about rising healthcare costs.
Forty-two percent fear they cannot afford necessary medications.
Access to healthcare affects 40% and loss of insurance affects 38%.
Women express greater concern than men.
The poll shows a preference for federal responsibility in healthcare, with 38% trusting the Democratic Party and 25% the Republican Party, while disagreement over subsidies contributes to the ongoing government shutdown.