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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy on foreign elections

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Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

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Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

Answer: No, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 244 voters that voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Eisenhower's administration did engage in covert operations to influence foreign elections, particularly in the context of the Cold War. These actions were often justified as necessary for national security, such as preventing the spread of communism. 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 only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

Eisenhower's administration did engage in covert operations to influence public opinion in foreign countries, such as through the use of propaganda. However, these actions were part of a broader strategy and not solely focused on influencing elections. 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 only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

While human rights were not the primary justification for Eisenhower's foreign interventions, they were sometimes used as a secondary justification. For example, the overthrow of the Arbenz government in Guatemala was justified in part by allegations of human rights abuses. 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's administration did engage in covert operations to influence foreign elections, such as in Iran and Guatemala. However, these actions were not openly advocated for and were part of a broader Cold War strategy, so he might not fully agree with this statement. 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 might have publicly agreed with this sentiment, his administration's actions suggest otherwise. The CIA, under his administration, was involved in covert operations to influence foreign elections. 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, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Eisenhower's administration was actively involved in influencing foreign elections and policy, particularly in the context of the Cold War. Therefore, he would likely disagree with this statement. 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, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,688 voters that identify as Republican.

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