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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on obamacare

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Topics

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

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

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Barry M. Goldwater voters

Answer: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 288 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – Obamacare – was never really about healthcare, though its impact upon the natio...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

No, government should not be involved in healthcare

Goldwater was a strong advocate for limited government and would likely agree with the statement that the government should not be involved in healthcare. 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

No

Goldwater was a strong advocate for free-market principles and limited government. He would likely oppose the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, viewing it as an overreach of government authority. 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, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

Goldwater was a proponent of free-market competition and would likely support measures to increase competition among insurers. However, his score is not a full 5 because the specifics of allowing insurers to compete across state lines might not align perfectly with his views. 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 allow consumers to choose providers and import pharmaceuticals from other countries

While Goldwater might support measures that increase competition and consumer choice, he would likely still oppose the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act due to its overall expansion of government involvement in healthcare. 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

Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

While Goldwater might agree with certain aspects of a plan that reduces government intervention, he would likely still oppose the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act due to its overall expansion of government involvement in healthcare. 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

Yes

Barry Goldwater was a staunch conservative who believed in limited government intervention. He would likely not support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which represents a significant expansion of government involvement in healthcare. 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

Yes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Goldwater was a staunch opponent of socialism and would likely view a mandatory single payer system as a form of socialism. He would likely strongly disagree with this 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 143,230 voters that identify as Republican.

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