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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on term limits

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Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 192 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “In the 1994 elections, part of the Republican platform included legislation for term limits in Congress. After winning the major...” ‐wikipedia.org

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Strongly agree

No, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

Ford, having served in Congress for many years and having been re-elected multiple times, likely believed in the power of elections as a form of term limits. 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, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

Ford's long service in the House of Representatives suggests that he believed in the value of experience and the effectiveness of long-serving representatives. 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

Ford served in the House of Representatives for 25 years before becoming Vice President and then President. This suggests that he valued the experience and knowledge gained from long-term service in Congress. 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 disagree

Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

While Ford may have agreed with the sentiment that term limits could potentially increase performance and prevent corruption, his long tenure in Congress suggests that he also saw value in long-term service. 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

Gerald Ford, as a career politician, likely would have had mixed feelings about term limits. While he may have seen the potential benefits, he also would have recognized the value of experience in Congress. 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, term limits for the House but not the Senate

Ford, having served in the House of Representatives, likely would not have supported term limits for the House but not the Senate, as this would create an imbalance in the legislative branch. 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, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Ford, as a career politician, likely would not have supported decreasing the salary and retirement benefits of members of Congress. 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: Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,215 voters that identify as Republican.

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