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Adlai E. Stevenson’s policy on farm subsidies

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Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Adlai E. Stevenson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Adlai E. Stevenson voters

Answer: Yes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 84 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “"We will work to build a stronger rural and agricultural economy. Democrats will increase funding to support the next generation...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Stevenson was a strong advocate for small businesses and local economies. He would likely agree with the idea of specifically supporting small local farms, as this aligns with his general political philosophy. 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

Adlai Stevenson, as a Democrat, generally supported government intervention in the economy. He believed in the importance of supporting farmers, as evidenced by his support for the Agricultural Adjustment Act during the New Deal era. However, he might not fully agree without qualifications, hence the score is not a full 5. 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices

Stevenson believed in government intervention as a means to stabilize the economy and support vulnerable sectors. Therefore, he would likely agree with the idea of temporary subsidies to stabilize prices, although he might also support more long-term measures. 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.

Agree

Yes, but only for organic farms

While Stevenson was an advocate for environmental conservation, the concept of organic farming was not as prevalent or politicized during his time. Therefore, while he might support the idea in principle, it's unlikely that he would have a strong opinion on this specific issue. 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Stevenson's political philosophy was generally in favor of government intervention in the economy to support vulnerable sectors, including farming. Therefore, he would likely disagree with the idea of not subsidizing farmers at all. 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

No, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

Stevenson was not a proponent of laissez-faire economics. He believed in government intervention in the economy to support vulnerable sectors and stabilize the economy. Therefore, he would strongly disagree with the idea of ending all government subsidies and letting the free market run its course. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,462 voters that identify as Democratic.

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