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HealthcareRegion Southn = 8

Should the federal government provide health insurance to all Americans, even if it means raising taxes?

May 9, 2026 at 09:15 AM

New simulation

Strongly support

35%

of simulated population

Somewhat support

25%

of simulated population

Somewhat oppose

18%

of simulated population

Strongly oppose

12%

of simulated population

↗ Key Insights

Generational divide: Under 18 show 100pp higher "Strongly support" than 50–64.
Highest "Strongly support" among Black respondents (100%), lowest among Asian (0%).
Income inversely related to "Strongly support" (-100pp low→high income).

Support by Age Group

Under 18 (n=1)

■ Strongly support 100%

18–29 (n=1)

■ Strongly support 100%

30–49 (n=3)

■ Strongly support 33%■ Somewhat support 33%■ Somewhat oppose 33%

50–64 (n=2)

■ Somewhat support 50%■ Strongly oppose 50%

65+ (n=1)

■ Strongly support 100%

Support by Race / Ethnicity

White (n=4)

■ Strongly support 25%■ Somewhat support 25%■ Somewhat oppose 25%■ Strongly oppose 25%

Black (n=2)

■ Strongly support 100%

Hispanic (n=1)

■ Strongly support 100%

Asian (n=1)

■ Somewhat support 100%

Support by Income Level

<$30k (n=3)

■ Strongly support 100%

$30–60k (n=2)

■ Strongly support 50%■ Somewhat oppose 50%

$60–100k (n=3)

■ Somewhat support 67%■ Strongly oppose 33%

Overall Distribution

Strongly support35%

3 of 8 agents

Somewhat support25%

2 of 8 agents

Somewhat oppose18%

1 of 8 agents

Strongly oppose12%

1 of 8 agents

Neither10%

1 of 8 agents

Agent Responses (8)

#	Age	Race	Income	Stance	Rationale
01	30–49	Black	<$30k	Strongly support	Healthcare is a human right. I work in healthcare but can barely afford my own insurance. Universal coverage would transform lives in my community, especially in the rural South.
02	50–64	White	$60–100k	Somewhat support	I've seen too many neighbors skip the doctor because they can't afford it. A universal system isn't perfect but the current one clearly isn't working for working people.
03	30–49	White	$30–60k	Somewhat oppose	I support expanding coverage but a government monopoly worries me. It could undermine medical innovation and create long wait times as we've seen in other countries.
04	65+	White	$30–60k	Strongly support	I've been on Medicare for years and it's been a lifesaver. Everyone deserves that security. The tax increase is worth it for peace of mind and healthier communities.
05	18–29	Hispanic	<$30k	Strongly support	I have no insurance and live in fear of getting sick. A universal system would let me see a doctor before a problem becomes a crisis. This is long overdue.
06	50–64	White	$60–100k	Strongly oppose	The private sector delivers better outcomes through competition and choice. Government-run healthcare will be bureaucratic, inefficient, and funded by unsustainable tax hikes.
07	30–49	Asian	$60–100k	Somewhat support	Universal coverage would reduce ER crowding and preventive care costs. I'd accept a modest tax increase if it means everyone gets basic coverage.
08	Under 18	Black	<$30k	Strongly support	Healthcare costs are the number one cause of bankruptcy. Young people need coverage for mental health, preventive care, and emergencies. Universal insurance is the only fair solution.

Simulation Methodology

Demographic Variables Used

age_groupraceincome_group

Quality Metrics

LocationRegion South

DomainHealthcare

Agents8

ATP priors sourcePew ATP 2021 (synthetic demo)

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