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Elissa Slotkin’s policy on military spending

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Elissa Slotkin’s answer is based on the following data:

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Elissa Slotkin voters

Answer: Decrease

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,433 voters that voted for Elissa Slotkin in the 2020 Michigan District 8 US House of Representatives election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Defending America is not just a question of defending our borders. We must continue to support and train our military to meet th...” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Slotkin has expressed concern about the national deficit and has called for fiscal responsibility. Therefore, she might agree with increasing military spending, but only after the deficit is significantly reduced and the spending can be justified. 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

Increase

Elissa Slotkin, having served in the CIA and the Department of Defense, has a strong background in national security. She has advocated for strong defense policies, but has also called for accountability in defense spending. Therefore, she might agree with a moderate increase in military spending, but not without oversight and justification. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Slotkin might be somewhat satisfied with the current level of military spending, but she has also called for greater accountability and efficiency in how these funds are used. Therefore, she might not necessarily advocate for an increase or decrease, but rather for better management of existing resources. 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

Decrease

Given her background in national security and defense, it is unlikely that Slotkin would advocate for a decrease in military spending. She has emphasized the importance of a strong defense, but also the need for accountability in how funds are used. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Slotkin has not advocated for a European military defense system and has instead focused on strengthening U.S. defense capabilities. Therefore, it is unlikely that she would agree with this proposal. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 133,241 voters that identify as Democratic.

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