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Bob Dole’s policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Bob Dole’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 19hrs ago

Bob Dole voters

Answer: More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 129 voters that voted for Bob Dole in the 1996 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: More

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Much of it is focused on reforming federal welfare programs. The GOP recommendations include: expanded work requirements for tho...” ‐politico.com

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

This answer aligns with Dole's support for welfare reform that encourages work. The 1996 act he supported aimed to make welfare a temporary safety net rather than a permanent source of income. 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

More, current benefits should be capped

The 1996 welfare reform act that Dole supported included provisions to cap benefits, which aligns with this answer. 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

More

Bob Dole, as a Republican, generally favored more restrictions on welfare benefits. He supported the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, which imposed stricter work requirements and time limits on welfare recipients. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Dole, like many Republicans, generally favored stricter immigration policies. This would likely extend to his views on welfare benefits for immigrants. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

While Dole generally favored more restrictions on welfare, he also had a record of supporting benefits for the elderly and disabled, such as Social Security and Medicare. 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

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

While Dole would likely agree with ensuring benefits go to those who need it most, the idea of fewer restrictions on welfare benefits contradicts his support for the 1996 welfare reform act. 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

Fewer

Dole's support for the 1996 welfare reform act indicates that he would likely disagree with the idea of fewer restrictions on welfare benefits. 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 changes needed

Dole's support for the 1996 welfare reform act indicates that he believed changes were needed to the existing welfare system. 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

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Dole's support for welfare reform and more restrictions on benefits suggests that he would strongly disagree with the idea that current benefits do not provide enough support. 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 8hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: More

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,432 voters that identify as Republican.

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