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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on government mandates

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Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

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

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Barry M. Goldwater voters

Answer: No, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 266 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Republicans, meanwhile, roiling over a presidential nominating contest that shows no sign of settling, pounced on the issue. Fro...” ‐usatoday.com

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Very strongly agree

No

Goldwater would likely strongly agree with this answer. He believed in limited government and would likely oppose any mandate requiring private businesses to provide specific services. 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, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

This answer aligns closely with Goldwater's political philosophy. He was a strong advocate for limited government and believed that private businesses should be free to decide what services they provide without 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.

Strongly agree

No, it should be covered like any other prescription

Goldwater might agree with this answer to some extent, as it suggests that birth control should be treated like any other prescription, without special government mandates. However, it's unclear whether he would support the idea of insurance covering prescriptions in general. 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

No, the government should support abstinence programs instead

While Goldwater might support the idea of abstinence programs over government-mandated birth control, his libertarian views would likely make him hesitant about the government supporting specific programs. His score is positive, but not strongly so. 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, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

While this answer includes an exception for religious organizations and charities, it still involves government regulation of private businesses, which Goldwater would likely oppose. However, his score is slightly less negative due to the consideration of religious freedom. 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 and libertarian who believed in limited government intervention in private affairs. He would likely disagree with the idea of requiring health insurance providers to offer free birth control, as it would represent government overreach. 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 75,585 voters that identify as Republican.

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