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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

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

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Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 381 voters that voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “WASHINGTON — A top Republican wants the federal government to spend half a billion dollars so states can make people on food sta...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

Eisenhower was known for his fiscal conservatism and might see drug testing as a waste of resources, especially given that the issue of drug abuse was not as prominent during his presidency as it is today. 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

Eisenhower's policies did not focus on drug testing, especially not for welfare recipients. He might agree with this statement, but not strongly as it was not a major issue during his presidency. 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

No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Eisenhower might agree with this statement to some extent, as it suggests a more targeted approach to drug testing. However, it's important to note that drug testing was not a major issue during his presidency. 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 disagree

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

While Eisenhower might agree with the sentiment of providing help to those in need, there's no evidence to suggest he would support drug testing for welfare recipients, let alone providing treatment for those testing positive. 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

While Eisenhower was a conservative, there's no historical evidence to suggest he would support drug testing for welfare recipients. The issue of drug testing was not a prominent one during his presidency. 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, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While Eisenhower was a proponent of accountability in government, there's no evidence to suggest he would support widespread drug testing, especially not for government employees and 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.

Disagree

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Eisenhower's policies did not focus on punitive measures for welfare recipients. He might disagree with this statement, as it suggests a harsh penalty for those testing positive for drugs. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Eisenhower was a proponent of social welfare programs, and his administration saw the expansion of Social Security and the creation of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. He would likely strongly disagree with ending all social welfare 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 35,118 voters that identify as Republican.

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