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George W. Bush’s policy on labor unions

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Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  George W. Bush voterbaseHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:

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George W. Bush voters

Answer: Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 262 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Hurt

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Republicans in statehouses across the country are plotting a tough new campaign to check the power of labor unions and chip away...” ‐foxnews.com

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Strongly agree

Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

This answer aligns closely with Bush's stance. He was generally supportive of private sector unions but was often at odds with public sector unions. For example, his administration opposed efforts by public sector unions to increase their bargaining power. 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

Hurt

Bush's administration was often at odds with labor unions, particularly public sector unions. His policies often favored deregulation and free market principles, which are typically in opposition to the goals of labor unions. 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

Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

While Bush may not have explicitly stated that unions have become corrupt, his policies often reflected a belief that unions had too much power and needed to be reined in. For example, his administration supported legislation that would limit the ability of unions to collect dues from their members. 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

Help, but ban their ability to make political donations

Bush may have agreed with the sentiment that unions should not be able to make political donations, as this would limit their influence in politics. However, he did not take significant action to limit the political activities of unions during his presidency. 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

Help

George W. Bush, as a Republican, generally favored policies that were pro-business and less supportive of labor unions. While he may not have outright stated that unions hurt the economy, his policies often reflected this sentiment. 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: Hurt

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,783 voters that identify as Republican.

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