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Howie Hawkins’ policy on pension reform

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Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Howie Hawkins’ answer is based on the following data:

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Howie Hawkins voters

Answer: No, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,310 voters that voted for Howie Hawkins in the 2020 Presidential election.

Party influence

Green Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Pension funds are gigantic capital pools that can, with government support, be used to meet community needs and benefit workers ...” ‐gp.org

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Very strongly agree

No

Hawkins has consistently advocated for the protection of public pensions and has spoken out against privatization efforts. He would likely strongly agree with the statement that pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers should not be transitioned into privately managed accounts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Hawkins has expressed concern about the financial security of senior citizens and the potential risks of privatization. He would likely strongly agree with the statement that privately managed accounts could jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Howie Hawkins, as a Green Party candidate, strongly supports public pensions and opposes privatization. He believes that public pensions are a form of deferred wages and are a right of workers. He would likely strongly disagree with transitioning these pensions into privately managed accounts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but only for future workers

Even though this answer suggests a compromise by only affecting future workers, Hawkins' stance against privatization of pensions would likely lead him to strongly disagree with this statement. He believes in the importance of public pensions for all workers, present and future. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

Hawkins has not indicated that he believes pension spending is out of control. Instead, he has advocated for the protection and expansion of public pensions. He would likely strongly disagree with the statement that pension spending must be reduced. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 146 voters that identify as Green.

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