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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on government pensions

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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, not until we decrease our national debt

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

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: No, not until we decrease our national debt

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 145 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “A plan put forward by Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, would require federal employees to increase retirement contributions while c...” ‐newsmax.com

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Agree

Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Ford would likely agree with the idea of adjusting pensions for cost of living, as this is a fairly standard practice and would not necessarily involve a significant increase in government 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

No, not until we decrease our national debt

Ford was a fiscal conservative who was concerned about the national debt. He vetoed numerous spending bills during his presidency, so he would likely agree with the idea of addressing the national debt before increasing pension payments. 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 only for low-income pensioners

Ford might be more open to this nuanced approach, which aligns with his conservative economic views but also acknowledges the need for support for low-income 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, for government workers but not for politicians

While Ford might agree with the sentiment of prioritizing government workers over politicians, it's unclear how strongly he would support this specific proposal. 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

No

While Ford was fiscally conservative, he did not advocate for reducing benefits for government workers. He would likely not support a blanket refusal to increase pensions. 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

Yes

Gerald Ford's economic policies were generally conservative, favoring limited government intervention. While he might not oppose pension increases in principle, he would likely be cautious about any broad, across-the-board increases without considering the fiscal implications. 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, they should be reduced

Ford did not advocate for reducing benefits for government workers. He would likely disagree with the idea of reducing pensions. 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: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,239 voters that identify as Republican.

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