Jimmy Kimmel Asks: Do You Like Obamacare Or The Affordable Care Act? [Video]

Which healthcare overhaul do you prefer? Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act? A ha, you got me. They’re the exact same thing. But not everyone is aware of that, according to a new hilarious/depressing Jimmy Kimmel Live skit.

On the eve of the Obamacare’s big rollout day, Kimmel took to the streets to gauge public perception of the often controversial law. Some of the exchanges illustrate a common talking point on the left: That if more Americans actually understood what was in the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare, they’d be on board.

For instance, consider this exchange from the clip:

“So you disagree with Obamacare?”

“Yes, I do.”

“Do you think insurance companies should be able to exclude people with preexisting conditions?”

“No.”

“Do you agree that young people should be able to stay on their parents’ plans until they’re 26?”

“They should be able to, yes.”

“Do you agree that companies with 50 or more employees should provide healthcare?”

“I do.”

“And so, by that logic, you would be for the Affordable Care Act?”

“Yes.”

Of course, this plays some fancy footwork with the criticisms of the ACA. The bill’s supporters like to bring up those talking points (insurance until you’re 26, no pre-existing conditions, et al) which generally everyone accepts as amaze-balls. The thing that people are unsure/critical of is the individual mandate, which is curiously left out of these illustrations.

Still, point to Kimmel, people don’t really know much about the Affordable Care Act. Watch the video above!