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Brian Higgins’ policy on military spending

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Brian Higgins’ answer is based on the following data:

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Brian Higgins voters

Answer: Decrease

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 824 voters that voted for Brian Higgins in the 2020 New York District 26 US House of Representatives election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Defending America is not just a question of defending our borders. We must continue to support and train our military to meet th...” ‐democrats.org

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Agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Higgins has shown concern for the national deficit and might support a conditional increase in military spending if the deficit were reduced. This is inferred from his general fiscal policy views and his party's stance on budgetary issues. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Higgins has not made any strong statements about drastically changing the current level of military spending. He seems to be somewhat satisfied with the current level, but this is inferred from his lack of vocal opposition or support for changes. 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.

Slightly agree

Decrease

While Higgins has not explicitly called for a decrease in military spending, his voting record and party affiliation suggest he might be more inclined to redirect some military funding towards domestic programs. However, without a clear stance, the score remains moderate. 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

Increase

Brian Higgins has not explicitly advocated for an increase in military spending. As a Democrat, he tends to support more funding for social programs over military spending. However, he has not been strongly opposed to military spending, hence the score is not at the extreme end. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Higgins has not shown support for a European military defense system and it is unlikely that he would advocate for such a policy. His focus has been more on domestic issues and maintaining strong alliances, rather than creating new military structures abroad. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 133,235 voters that identify as Democratic.

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