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Gary Johnson’s policy on medicaid

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Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  ChatGPTNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

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Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Since then the federal government has increasingly intervened through Medicare, Medicaid, the HMO Act and tens of thousands of r...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Johnson's libertarian philosophy emphasizes the importance of states' rights and local control. He would likely support allowing states to decide their own level of Medicaid coverage. 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

No

Johnson has consistently advocated for less government involvement in healthcare, arguing that competition and free markets can better provide for individuals' needs. 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

No, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Johnson's libertarian views lead him to oppose increases in federal funding for social programs, including Medicaid. He believes in reducing government spending and promoting individual responsibility. 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, and abolish Medicaid

While Johnson has not explicitly called for the abolition of Medicaid, his libertarian philosophy and opposition to government-run healthcare suggest he might support such a measure. 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, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled

While Johnson generally opposes expanding Medicaid, he might support limiting eligibility to certain groups, such as the elderly and disabled, as a compromise. 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, but only increase for the elderly and disabled

While Johnson might be more open to funding for the elderly and disabled, he generally opposes increasing federal funding for healthcare. His preference is for a free-market approach. 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

Yes

Gary Johnson, as a Libertarian, generally opposes the expansion of federal government programs, including Medicaid. He believes in a free-market approach to healthcare. 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

Yes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Johnson is strongly opposed to a single-payer healthcare system, which he sees as an overreach of government power and a threat to individual freedom. 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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