Recent polls indicate a significant rise in popularity for Medicaid, even as Republicans plan to cut the program by $800 billion. Many Americans express a desire for increased funding for Medicaid and food stamp programs, with more than half of adults concerned that cuts could impact healthcare access. The AP-NORC poll shows a consistent sentiment that these welfare programs are underfunded, leading to an overall push for maintaining or expanding funding for Medicaid and food stamps as political discussions intensify.