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Brian Higgins’ policy on economic stimulus

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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Brian Higgins’ answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “After weeks of talks with President-elect Barack Obama's top aides, House Democrats on Thursday released an expansive economic r...” ‐cnn.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Higgins has been a strong advocate for infrastructure spending, which he sees as a way to create jobs and stimulate the economy. He has consistently supported bills that increase infrastructure 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 agree

Yes

Brian Higgins, as a Democrat, generally supports government intervention in the economy during times of recession. He has voted in favor of stimulus packages in the past, such as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. 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, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Higgins has consistently supported government intervention to boost recovery during economic downturns, as evidenced by his voting record. 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, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Higgins has shown support for targeted aid to sectors heavily hit by recession, such as his support for the CARES Act, which provided aid to sectors heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 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

Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Higgins has supported tax breaks for low-income citizens in the past, but his focus has been more on the middle class and small businesses. However, he would likely support this measure as part of a larger economic stimulus package. 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 in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

While Higgins has supported tax breaks in the past, his focus has been more on targeted tax breaks for the middle class and small businesses, rather than across-the-board tax cuts. 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

Higgins' voting record and public statements indicate that he believes in government intervention during economic downturns, which contradicts 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and collectivize all industry

Higgins is a Democrat and does not support the collectivization of all industry, a stance more associated with far-left ideologies. 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, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Higgins' support for stimulus packages, such as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, shows that he does not believe in letting recessions run their course without government intervention. 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 the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Higgins' voting record and public statements indicate that he does not support drastic reductions in government spending during recessions. He has consistently voted in favor of stimulus packages and increased government spending during economic downturns. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,141 voters that identify as Democratic.

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