Republicans were the more confident about health care policy for 20 years, right up until major components of the ACA went into effect.

The divide is more stark when you ask people their thoughts on the ACA itself. Almost 90 percent of Democrats support the law, while only 19 percent of Republicans are in favor.

A recent poll from Politico/Morning Consult looks more closely at Republican support for ACA repeal efforts, as the Senate struggles to find a passable alternative to Barack Obama’s landmark health bill.

The poll shows a majority of Republican voters (67 percent) want Senate Republicans to keep up their mission to repeal the ACA despite several setbacks, including a delayed recess to get the votes necessary to make one of Donald Trump’s major campaign promises a reality.

While the poll sheds light on how Republicans feel about getting rid of Obamacare, it also shows voters on the right may be ready to see compromise to get the bill in place.

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Fifty-four percent of those Republican voters who say they still want the ACA repealed also say they want Senate Republicans to work with Democrats to achieve that goal, compared to 39 percent who say the GOP should only work within its own party to reform health care. Only 21 percent of Republicans polled say they want GOP leaders to move on, compared to 47 percent of all voters.

A bipartisan effort might be a step in the right direction, as 44 percent of voters trust congressional Democrats more to handle health care.

While these numbers reflect the general population, another group of people is incredibly concerned with how the health insurance industry will be impacted by Washington’s decisions. For those providing health benefits to their employees or hiring part-time workers who don’t receive health benefits, leaders of companies are worried about how health care changes will affect their workplaces.

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans recently surveyed employers, and found 71 percent don’t want the ACA completely repealed.

The main concern employers have is going through another system-wide change, something companies faced when the ACA first went into effect.

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans survey asked if the ACA employer mandate was overturned, would employers continue to provide health care for their employees. Almost all (96 percent) respondents say yes, but for those who responded no, more than 60 percent say it’s because of the high price of health care.

Employers also have opinions about specific provisions of the ACA: More than 70 percent support tax-favored status of employer-provided health coverage for employers and for employees, while they overwhelmingly oppose the Cadillac Tax which puts an excise tax on high-cost plans.