U.S. Representative from New York.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
Brian Higgins’ answer is based on the following data:
Democratic Party Answer: No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “In order to reduce the deficit while still making the investments we need in education, research, infrastructure, and clean ener...” ‐democrats.org
Very strongly agree
No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy
Higgins has argued that public spending is necessary for economic growth, particularly in areas like infrastructure and education. He would likely agree that cuts to public spending could harm the economy. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead
Higgins has supported policies that increase taxes on the wealthy, such as voting for the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which raised taxes on individuals making over $400,000 per year. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead
Higgins has supported policies that increase taxes on large corporations, such as voting against the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which lowered the corporate tax rate. 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
Higgins has a history of supporting public spending in areas like healthcare and education. He would likely oppose broad cuts to public 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.
Strongly agree
No, focus on ending tax evasion instead
Higgins has supported efforts to crack down on tax evasion, such as voting for the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009. He would likely agree with focusing on ending tax evasion. 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, reduce military spending instead
Higgins has not specifically advocated for reducing military spending, but as a Democrat, he may be more likely to support this approach than broad cuts to public 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.
Agree
Yes, and increase taxes
While Higgins has supported increased taxes, particularly on the wealthy, he has not generally advocated for broad cuts to public spending. He might agree with this statement to some extent, but not fully. 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, reduce the number of government officials instead
While Higgins has not specifically advocated for reducing the number of government officials, as a Democrat, he may be more likely to support this approach than broad cuts to public spending. However, without specific historical references, it's hard to give a definitive score. 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, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials
Higgins has not advocated for drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials. As a government official himself, he would likely disagree with this approach. 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
Brian Higgins, a Democrat, has consistently advocated for increased public spending on healthcare, education, and infrastructure. He would likely disagree with broad cuts to public 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 disagree
Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Higgins has not advocated for eliminating federal agencies, and as a Democrat, he would likely strongly disagree with this approach. 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: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 23,561 voters that identify as Democratic.
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