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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy on economic stimulus

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

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Dwight D. Eisenhower’s answer is based on the following data:

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Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

Answer: Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 348 voters that voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 Presidential election.

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Republican Party Answer: No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “House Passes Stimulus Plan With No GOP Votes - The New York Times” ‐nytimes.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Eisenhower was a strong proponent of infrastructure spending. His administration was responsible for the creation of the Interstate Highway System, which was a major infrastructure project. 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

Eisenhower was a moderate Republican who believed in a balanced budget but also understood the need for government intervention in the economy during times of crisis. However, he was not as strongly in favor of economic stimulus as some other politicians. 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, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Eisenhower believed in a balanced approach to the economy, which included government intervention during times of economic crisis. However, he was not as strongly in favor of economic stimulus as some other politicians. 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 assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Eisenhower believed in a balanced approach to the economy, which included assisting sectors most heavily hit by a recession. However, he was not as strongly in favor of this form of economic stimulus as some other politicians. 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 Eisenhower did support tax cuts, he was more focused on infrastructure spending as a form of economic stimulus. 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 low income citizens

While Eisenhower did support tax cuts, he was more focused on infrastructure spending as a form of economic stimulus. He did not specifically advocate for tax breaks for low income citizens. 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, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Eisenhower did not believe in letting the economy run its course without any government intervention. He understood the need for government action during times of economic crisis. 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

While Eisenhower was a fiscal conservative, he did not believe in a completely laissez-faire approach to the economy. He understood the need for government intervention during times of economic crisis. 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 the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Eisenhower did not believe in drastically reducing government spending during recessions. He understood the need for government intervention during times of economic crisis. 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

Eisenhower was a staunch anti-communist and would have strongly disagreed with the idea of collectivizing all industry. 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: Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,853 voters that identify as Republican.

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