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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy on alternative energy

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Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

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Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

Answer: Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 351 voters that voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 Presidential election.

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Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said Wednesday that it’s long past time the government stopped subsidiz...” ‐thehill.com

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Agree

No, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power

Given Eisenhower's support for nuclear power and the use of fossil fuels during his presidency, it is likely that he would have viewed wind power as an inferior alternative to these energy sources. 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

Given the historical context of Eisenhower's presidency, it is likely that he would not have supported tax credits and subsidies specifically for the wind power industry, as the focus during his time was more on nuclear and fossil fuels. 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, and the government should never support unproven technologies

Eisenhower was not opposed to supporting new technologies, as evidenced by his support for the development of nuclear power. However, given the time period, it is unlikely that he would have considered wind power a proven technology. 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.

Neutral

No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

Eisenhower's stance on ending all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry is unclear. While he did support the development of nuclear power, it is not known whether he would have supported ending all government financial support to the energy 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

While Eisenhower did support the development of new energy technologies, such as nuclear power, there is no evidence to suggest that he would have supported the idea of the government specifically supporting more sustainable energy technologies. 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 president during a time when the concept of renewable energy was not as prevalent as it is today, he did support the development of nuclear power as a form of energy. However, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he would have supported tax credits and subsidies specifically for the wind power 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.

Disagree

Yes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas

Eisenhower's administration was marked by the expansion of nuclear power, not wind power. Therefore, it is unlikely that he would have viewed wind power as the best alternative to coal and natural gas. 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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