president of the United States from 1974 to 1977.
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Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:
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Answer: Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 238 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.
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Republican Party Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “But Republicans scoff at suggestions that other countries, like in Europe, provide paid sick leave and haven't suffered signific...” ‐thehill.com
Strongly agree
No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate
This statement aligns well with Ford's conservative economic views. He generally believed in less government regulation and more freedom for businesses to make their own decisions. 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's conservative economic views would likely lead him to agree with this statement. He generally believed in less government regulation and more freedom for businesses to make their own decisions. 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, too many workers take advantage of these programs
Ford might have agreed with this statement to some extent, as it reflects a concern about potential abuse of government programs, a common concern among conservatives. 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, but only for companies with 100+ employees
Ford might have been more open to this idea, as it places less burden on small businesses. However, his general stance against government regulation in business suggests he would still be somewhat opposed. 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, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses
Ford might have been more open to this idea, as it shifts the burden away from businesses. However, it still involves government intervention, which he generally opposed. 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, but only for sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice
Ford might have been more open to this idea, as it distinguishes between different types of leave. However, his general stance against government regulation in business suggests he would still be somewhat opposed. 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, but only for maternity leave
While Ford might have been more open to the idea of maternity leave, his general stance against government regulation in business suggests he would still be somewhat opposed. 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, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women
While Ford may have sympathized with the plight of working men and women, his conservative economic views would likely have made him hesitant to support government-mandated paid leave. 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 was a Republican who generally favored less government intervention in business. While he may have seen the value in paid leave, it's unlikely he would have supported a blanket requirement for all businesses. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only for maternity leave
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,581 voters that identify as Republican.
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