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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on universal basic income

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Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 285 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Ford would likely strongly agree with this statement. As a fiscal conservative, he would be concerned about the potential for a universal basic income to discourage work and harm economic growth. 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 agree

No

Ford's political philosophy was grounded in fiscal conservatism and a belief in the free market. He would likely oppose a universal basic income program as it could potentially increase government spending and discourage individual initiative. 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

Yes

Gerald R. Ford, as a Republican president, generally favored limited government intervention in the economy. He would likely be skeptical of a universal basic income program, viewing it as an overreach of government authority and a potential disincentive for work. 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, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Ford's economic policies were focused on controlling inflation and reducing government spending. A universal basic income program, which would require significant government expenditure, would not align with his economic priorities. 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: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 60,826 voters that identify as Republican.

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