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Derek Kilmer’s policy on economic stimulus

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

  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Derek Kilmer’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 4hrs ago

Derek Kilmer voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 10 voters that voted for Derek Kilmer in the 2020 Washington District 6 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat 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, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Kilmer's support for the CARES Act and other economic stimulus measures indicates that he believes in the government's role in boosting recovery during recessions. 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

Derek Kilmer, a Democrat, has consistently supported economic stimulus measures during times of recession. For instance, he voted in favor of the CARES Act, a $2 trillion economic stimulus bill passed in response to the economic fallout of 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.

Very strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Kilmer has shown support for targeted aid to sectors heavily hit by the recession. For example, he supported the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in the American Rescue Plan, which provided aid to restaurants hit hard by the 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

Kilmer has shown support for targeted aid to those most affected by the recession, which could include tax breaks for low-income citizens. However, he has not specifically advocated for 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 agree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

While Kilmer has not specifically advocated for increased infrastructure spending as a form of economic stimulus, as a Democrat he is likely to support such measures, given the party's general stance on this issue. 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 Kilmer may support tax breaks as part of a broader economic stimulus package, he has not specifically advocated for this approach. His focus seems to be more on direct aid to individuals and businesses affected by the recession. 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

Kilmer's voting record and public statements indicate that he believes in the importance of government intervention during economic downturns, which contradicts 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and collectivize all industry

Kilmer, while a Democrat, has not shown support for collectivizing all industry, a stance that is far to the left of mainstream Democratic positions. 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

Kilmer's support for economic stimulus measures suggests that he does not view recessions as natural cycles that should be allowed to 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

Kilmer's support for economic stimulus measures during recessions suggests that he would not support drastic reductions in government spending during these times. 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: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,145 voters that identify as Democratic.

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