president of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
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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:
Updated 2hrs ago
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.
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
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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Updated 13hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Hurt
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,783 voters that identify as Republican.
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