American politician and diplomat (1900–1965); 31st governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953.
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Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
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Answer: Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 118 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.
This candidate’s support base disagrees with their political party on this issue.
Democratic Party Answer: More
Importance: Least Important
Reference: “On Friday, President Obama added his signature to legislation that will cut $8.7 billion in food stamp benefits over the next 10...” ‐google.com
Strongly agree
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support
Stevenson was a strong advocate for social programs and believed in their power to alleviate poverty and inequality. He would likely agree that current benefits do not provide enough support. 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
More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled
Stevenson was a strong advocate for the elderly and disabled, and he would likely support increasing benefits for these groups even if it meant imposing more restrictions on the system overall. 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
Fewer
Stevenson was a proponent of the New Deal and generally favored expanding social programs. He would likely support fewer restrictions on welfare benefits to ensure that those in need could access them. 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
Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most
Stevenson would likely agree with the idea of ensuring benefits go to those that need it most, as it aligns with his belief in the power of government to alleviate poverty and inequality. 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
More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
Stevenson may have agreed with the idea of reforming the welfare system to supplement rather than replace a working income, as it aligns with his belief in the dignity of work and the importance of economic opportunity. 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.
Slightly disagree
No changes needed
Stevenson was a progressive who believed in the power of government to improve people's lives. He would likely believe that changes are needed to improve the welfare system. 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.
Disagree
More, current benefits should be capped
While Stevenson may have supported some restrictions for the sake of fiscal responsibility, he generally favored expanding social programs and would likely oppose a cap on benefits. 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.
Disagree
More
Adlai Stevenson was a progressive Democrat who generally favored expanding social programs rather than restricting them. However, he was also pragmatic and may have supported some restrictions if he believed they were necessary for the system's sustainability. 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
More, and deny benefits to immigrants
Stevenson was a strong advocate for civil rights and equality, and he would likely oppose denying benefits to immigrants. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Fewer
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,016 voters that identify as Democratic.
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