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Elise Stefanik’s policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Elise Stefanik’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 3hrs ago

Elise Stefanik voters

Answer: More

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 24 voters that voted for Elise Stefanik in the 2020 New York District 21 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: More

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Much of it is focused on reforming federal welfare programs. The GOP recommendations include: expanded work requirements for tho...” ‐politico.com

ChatGPT

Strongly agree

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

This statement aligns with Stefanik's conservative fiscal views and the idea of promoting work over welfare. She would likely agree with reforming the system to supplement, rather than replace, a working income. 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

More, current benefits should be capped

Stefanik would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with her conservative fiscal views and the idea of limiting government spending. 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

More

Elise Stefanik is a Republican and generally supports conservative fiscal policies, which often include more restrictions on welfare benefits. However, she has not made this a central issue of her platform, so her agreement is not absolute. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Stefanik has shown support for stricter immigration policies, suggesting she might agree with denying benefits to immigrants. However, she has not specifically addressed this issue in relation to welfare benefits. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

While Stefanik might agree with more restrictions on welfare benefits, she has shown support for the elderly and disabled, suggesting she might agree with increased benefits for these groups. 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 changes needed

While Stefanik has not made welfare reform a central issue of her platform, her conservative fiscal views suggest she would not be opposed to the current system. 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

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

While Stefanik might agree with ensuring benefits go to those most in need, the suggestion of fewer restrictions on welfare benefits does not align with her conservative fiscal views. 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

Fewer

Stefanik's conservative fiscal stance would likely lead her to disagree with fewer restrictions on welfare benefits, as this could lead to increased government spending. 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

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Stefanik would likely disagree with this statement as it suggests increasing welfare benefits, which would likely increase government spending, something she generally opposes. 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: More

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,411 voters that identify as Republican.

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