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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on campaign finance

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Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes

Barry M. Goldwater’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 22hrs ago

Barry M. Goldwater voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 217 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: ““Freedom of speech includes the right to devote resources to whatever cause or candidate one supports. We oppose any restriction...” ‐campaignlegalcenter.org

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Strongly agree

Yes

Barry Goldwater was a staunch conservative and believed in the free market system. He would likely support the idea of corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations being able to donate to political parties as a form of free speech and participation in the political process. 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

Yes, but limit the amount they can donate

While Goldwater would likely support the right of these entities to donate, he might also recognize the potential for corruption and therefore agree with some limitations on the amount they can donate. 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

No, these types of donations just turn into bribes

While Goldwater might acknowledge the potential for corruption, his belief in free market principles would likely lead him to disagree with the idea that these donations are inherently corrupt. 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

No, but allow donations from unions and non-profits

Goldwater would likely disagree with this selective approach to donations. His belief in free market principles would extend to all entities, not just unions and non-profits. 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

Given Goldwater's conservative beliefs and support for free market principles, he would likely disagree with the idea of prohibiting these entities from donating to political parties. 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, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Goldwater was a strong opponent of government intervention in the economy and would likely strongly disagree with the idea of publicly funded political campaigns, viewing it as unnecessary government interference. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,002 voters that identify as Republican.

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