president of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
George W. Bush voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 22hrs ago
Answer: Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 190 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.
Republican Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “Right now, federal government workers receive far more generous retirement benefits than private-sector employees. The cost to t...” ‐govexec.com
Very strongly agree
Yes, but only for future workers
This statement aligns closely with Bush's stance on Social Security reform. He proposed allowing younger workers to invest a portion of their Social Security taxes in private accounts, which suggests he would support a similar approach for government worker pensions.
Strongly agree
Yes
George W. Bush was a strong proponent of privatizing Social Security during his presidency, which suggests he would likely support the privatization of pension plans for government workers. However, he might not fully agree with a complete transition without any conditions or safeguards. 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
Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced
While Bush did not specifically argue that pension spending was 'out of control', he did express concerns about the sustainability of Social Security and other entitlement programs. This suggests he might agree with the sentiment behind this statement, though perhaps not with the exact wording. 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
No
Bush's stance on privatizing Social Security suggests he would disagree with this statement. He believed that private accounts would provide a better return on investment for individuals. 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
No, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens
Bush would likely disagree with this statement as it contradicts his belief in the benefits of privatization. He argued that private accounts would provide a better return on investment and therefore enhance the financial security of senior citizens. 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 14hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,674 voters that identify as Republican.
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