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Don Young’s policy on military spending

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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Don Young’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Under pressure from the Pentagon and a bloc of Republican lawmakers, House GOP leaders have agreed to add additional defense spe...” ‐usatoday.com

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Strongly agree

Increase

Don Young, as a Republican, has generally supported increased military spending. He has consistently voted in favor of defense budgets and has advocated for a strong military presence. 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Young has shown concern for the national deficit in the past, so it's possible he would support an increase in military spending only after the deficit is reduced. However, his strong support for military spending suggests he might not make it contingent on deficit reduction. 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

While Young has generally supported increased military spending, he may also be satisfied with maintaining current levels if they are deemed sufficient for national security needs. 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

Decrease

Young's voting record and public statements indicate a strong support for military spending, making it unlikely that he would support a decrease in such 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Young has not shown support for shifting American military focus to a European defense system. His focus has been on American military strength and readiness. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 147,519 voters that identify as Republican.

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