American politician (born 1963).
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
ChatGPTNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage |
Don Bacon’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 16hrs ago
Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 237 voters that voted for Don Bacon in the 2020 Nebraska District 2 US House of Representatives election.
Republican Party Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “As they have in past years, Republicans are proposing to cut spending on Medicaid, food stamps and, eventually, Medicare. They'd...” ‐washingtonpost.com
Strongly agree
No, and each state should decide their own level of coverage
Bacon has often advocated for states to have more control over healthcare policy, including Medicaid. He believes this would lead to more efficient and effective care. 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
Bacon's voting record and public statements suggest he would generally agree with not increasing federal funding for Medicaid. He has expressed concerns about the cost of such programs. 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, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled
While Bacon has not specifically advocated for limiting Medicaid to the elderly and disabled, he has expressed support for reducing the program's scope and cost. 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, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs
Bacon has generally supported efforts to reduce federal spending on social programs, including healthcare. However, he has not called for a blanket refusal to increase funding for all such programs. 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
Yes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled
Bacon has not specifically advocated for increasing Medicaid funding for the elderly and disabled, but he has expressed support for prioritizing these groups in healthcare policy. 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
Don Bacon, a Republican, has generally supported efforts to reduce federal spending on healthcare. He voted for the American Health Care Act of 2017, which would have reduced Medicaid funding. 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, and abolish Medicaid
While Bacon has supported reducing Medicaid funding, he has not called for the program to be abolished entirely. He recognizes the need for some form of safety net for low-income individuals. 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, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system
Bacon has consistently opposed single-payer healthcare systems, which he believes would lead to a government takeover of healthcare and reduce the quality of care. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 142,424 voters that identify as Republican.
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