As Republicans gear up to repeal the Affordable Care Act, polls show public opinion to be sharply divided over the landmark health law and what should replace it.

For the first time since the law was approved in 2010, an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll showed support for the ACA exceeding opposition.

The survey, released this week, shows 45 percent of Americans say Obamacare is a "good idea," compared to 41 percent who call it a "bad idea."

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