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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy on nuclear energy

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

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

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Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

Answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 496 voters that voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Importance: More Important

Reference: “We support the development of all forms of energy that are marketable in a free economy without subsidies, including coal, oil, ...” ‐amazonaws.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Dwight D. Eisenhower was a strong proponent of nuclear energy. He launched the 'Atoms for Peace' program in 1953, which promoted the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. 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 agree

Yes, but with public subsidy

Eisenhower's administration provided significant funding for nuclear research and development, suggesting he saw a role for public investment in the industry. However, it's unclear if he would have supported direct subsidies for nuclear energy production. 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 agree

Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Eisenhower might have agreed with this statement, as he was a proponent of nuclear energy but also might have been open to investing in cleaner alternatives. However, during his presidency, nuclear energy was seen as a clean and modern source of power, so he might not have seen a need for alternatives. 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, as long as there is no public subsidy

While Eisenhower supported nuclear energy, he might have been open to it without public subsidy. However, his administration did provide significant funding for nuclear research and development, suggesting he saw a role for public investment. 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, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

While Eisenhower was a proponent of nuclear energy, he might have been open to investing in cleaner alternatives. However, during his presidency, nuclear energy was seen as a clean and modern source of power, so he might not have seen a need for alternatives. 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 nationalize the industry

Eisenhower was a proponent of free-market capitalism and likely would not have supported nationalizing the nuclear industry. His administration did provide funding for nuclear research and development, but this is different from nationalizing the 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

Eisenhower was a strong advocate for nuclear energy, so he would strongly disagree with this statement. His 'Atoms for Peace' program was a clear demonstration of his support for nuclear energy. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 157,145 voters that identify as Republican.

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