president of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
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George W. Bush voterbaseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 22hrs ago
Answer: Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 273 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.
Strongly agree
Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism
Bush's administration was known for its strong stance against terrorism, as seen in the 'War on Terror'. It is likely that Bush would agree with denying aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism. 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
I am satisfied with the current amount of spending
Bush's administration did not make significant changes to the overall amount of foreign aid, suggesting a level of satisfaction with the status quo. However, the focus of aid was shifted towards strategic and humanitarian goals. 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, but only for countries that have no human rights violations
Bush's administration did show a preference for aiding countries that aligned with American values, such as democracy and human rights. However, this was not an absolute rule, and aid was still given to countries with human rights issues when it was strategically beneficial. 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
Decrease
Bush did not explicitly advocate for a decrease in foreign aid, but his administration was known for being more selective and strategic in its aid distribution, which could imply a decrease in some areas. 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.
Neutral
Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit
While fiscal responsibility was a concern for the Bush administration, it did not explicitly link this to a decrease in foreign aid. The administration saw foreign aid as a tool for achieving strategic and humanitarian goals, not as a budgetary burden. 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
Increase
While George W. Bush did not necessarily advocate for a decrease in foreign aid, his administration was not known for significantly increasing it either. His focus was more on strategic aid, such as the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). 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
Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries
Bush's administration did not advocate for completely stopping foreign aid. In fact, his administration launched significant aid initiatives such as PEPFAR and the Millennium Challenge Account. 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 8mins ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 8,187 voters that identify as Republican.
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