“Medicare for all” is enjoying a political resurgence. A KFF poll released last week found that two-thirds of Americans support a national health plan — the highest level since the organization began asking about the idea in 2017.

But enthusiasm falls when Americans confront some of the trade-offs. Just 24% still support “Medicare for all” when told it could mean delays in medical tests and treatments, and 35% do so when told it could raise taxes.

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