president of the United States from 1974 to 1977.
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Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 5hrs ago
Answer: Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 241 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.
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Republican Party Answer: No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “House Passes Stimulus Plan With No GOP Votes - The New York Times” ‐nytimes.com
Strongly agree
Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens
Ford was a strong proponent of tax cuts as a means of stimulating the economy. He proposed a 1-year tax reduction of $16 billion in 1975 to help stimulate the economy during a recession. 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, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens
Ford was a proponent of tax cuts as a means of stimulating the economy and might have seen the value in targeted tax breaks for low-income citizens, although his preference was for broad-based tax cuts. 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, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions
Ford was a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending. However, he also recognized the need for some level of government intervention during economic downturns. 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
While Ford was a proponent of fiscal responsibility, he did believe in some level of government intervention in the economy. However, he was more likely to favor tax cuts over direct stimulus spending. 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, the government should intervene to boost a recovery
Ford did believe in some level of government intervention to boost recovery during economic downturns, but he was more likely to favor tax cuts over direct stimulus spending. 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
No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess
Ford believed in the power of the free market and may have seen some merit in the idea that recessions can correct excesses, but he also recognized the role of government in mitigating economic downturns. 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
Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure
While Ford might have seen the value in infrastructure spending as a form of stimulus, his preference for fiscal restraint and tax cuts would likely have made him cautious about such an approach. 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
Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession
While Ford might have seen the value in targeted assistance to sectors hit hardest by a recession, his preference for broad-based tax cuts and fiscal restraint would likely have made him cautious about such an approach. 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
No
Ford did not completely oppose government intervention in the economy, but he was cautious about the extent of such intervention and preferred measures such as tax cuts. 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
Yes, and collectivize all industry
Ford was a staunch capitalist and would have strongly disagreed with the idea of collectivizing all industry. 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 11hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,851 voters that identify as Republican.
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