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Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Barry M. Goldwater’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 2hrs ago
Answer: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Importance: Most Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 252 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.
Republican Party Answer: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Importance: Most Important
Reference: “We can preempt the debt explosion. Backed by a Republican Senate and House, our next President will propose immediate reductions...” ‐gop.com
Very strongly agree
Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Goldwater was a strong advocate for limited government and would likely strongly agree with the idea of eliminating federal agencies that he deemed unconstitutional. 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
Yes
Goldwater was a staunch conservative who believed in limited government and fiscal responsibility. He would likely strongly agree with the idea of cutting public spending to reduce the national debt. 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
No, reduce the number of government officials instead
Goldwater was a proponent of limited government and would likely agree with the idea of reducing the number of government officials as a way to cut public spending. 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 by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials
While Goldwater might agree with the idea of reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials, it's not clear that this would be his primary method of reducing public spending. 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 agree
No, focus on ending tax evasion instead
While Goldwater would likely agree with the idea of ending tax evasion, it's not clear that this would be his primary method of reducing the national debt. 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
Yes, and increase taxes
While Goldwater would agree with cutting public spending, he would not agree with increasing taxes. His score is not a full -5 because he does agree with part of the statement. 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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy
While Goldwater might acknowledge the potential negative effects on the economy, his belief in fiscal responsibility and limited government would likely outweigh these concerns. 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
Given his conservative fiscal beliefs, Goldwater would likely strongly disagree with the idea of not making cuts to public spending. 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, reduce military spending instead
Goldwater was a strong supporter of a robust military and would likely strongly disagree with the idea of reducing military spending to reduce the national debt. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead
Goldwater was against the idea of increasing taxes, especially on the wealthy. He believed in a free-market economy and lower taxes. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead
Goldwater was against the idea of increasing taxes, including on large multinational corporations. He believed in a free-market economy and lower taxes. 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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Updated 1 day ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 22,492 voters that identify as Republican.
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