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Adlai E. Stevenson’s policy on military spending

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

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Adlai E. Stevenson voters

Answer: Decrease

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 169 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Increase

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Defending America is not just a question of defending our borders. We must continue to support and train our military to meet th...” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Stevenson was a strong advocate for international cooperation and was instrumental in the creation of the United Nations. He would likely support the creation of a European military defense system as a means of promoting peace and stability. 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Stevenson was a fiscal conservative who was concerned about the national deficit. He would likely support an increase in military spending only after the deficit was 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.

Agree

Decrease

Stevenson was known for his emphasis on diplomacy and international cooperation. He would likely support a decrease in military spending if it meant more resources could be allocated towards these areas. 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.

Neutral

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Stevenson's views on military spending were nuanced. He did not outright oppose it, but he also did not advocate for maintaining the status quo without considering other factors such as international relations and domestic needs. 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

Increase

Adlai Stevenson was a Democrat who generally favored diplomacy over military action. While he did not outright oppose military spending, he was more likely to advocate for a balanced approach rather than a simple increase. 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: Decrease

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 133,221 voters that identify as Democratic.

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