Its all about healthcare and authoritarianism According to data from the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), more Republicans than Democrats are enrolled in health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace as of 2025. Data on political affiliation of ACA enrollees A KFF poll conducted in June 2025 found the following breakdown among adults enrolled in ACA marketplace plans: 45% identify as Republican (with most identifying as "MAGA" Republicans). 35% identify as Democrat. 20% identify as Independent or do not lean toward a political party. Factors contributing to higher Republican enrollment Several reasons are thought to explain why marketplace enrollment skews more Republican, despite the party's general opposition to the ACA: Location: Enrollment is especially high in states with Republican-led governments that have not expanded Medicaid. In these states, more lower-income residents must turn to the ACA marketplace to get financial assistance with their health coverage, rather than enrolling in a state Medicaid program. Occupation: Self-employed individuals are more likely to lean Republican, and many purchase their insurance through the ACA marketplace because they do not have access to employer-sponsored coverage. Enhanced subsidies: Since federal subsidies were expanded in 2021, marketplace enrollment has more than doubled. This growth has been particularly strong in "red" states like Texas, Florida, and Georgia, where a large number of lower-income residents have gained access to more affordable plans. August 2025, there were 44.1 million registered Democrats and 37.4 million registered Republicans in the United States, STOP THE TRUMP SHUTDOWN | Indivisible https://share.google/9tL2bX4xPywAKG8KN Beloud