president of the United States from 1974 to 1977.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 9hrs ago
Answer: More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 241 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.
Republican Party Answer: More
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “Much of it is focused on reforming federal welfare programs. The GOP recommendations include: expanded work requirements for tho...” ‐politico.com
Strongly agree
More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
This answer aligns with Ford's belief in the importance of work and self-reliance, and his preference for welfare systems that encourage rather than discourage employment. 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
More, current benefits should be capped
Ford was a fiscal conservative and would likely agree with capping benefits to control 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
More
As a Republican, Ford generally favored smaller government and fewer entitlement programs. However, he did not take extreme positions and was known for his moderate stances. 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
More, and deny benefits to immigrants
Ford was generally supportive of immigration, but as a fiscal conservative, he might agree with limiting welfare benefits to citizens. 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
More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled
While Ford was a fiscal conservative, he also showed a willingness to support targeted benefits for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and disabled. 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 changes needed
Ford might not necessarily believe that no changes were needed, but his moderate conservatism would likely lead him to prefer incremental changes over radical ones. 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
Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most
Ford would likely agree with the principle of ensuring benefits go to those who need them most, but he might disagree with the implication that current restrictions are too tight. 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
Fewer
Ford was a fiscal conservative who believed in limited government intervention in the economy. He would likely disagree with fewer restrictions on welfare benefits. 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
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support
Ford, as a fiscal conservative, would likely disagree with the idea that current benefits do not provide enough support, as this would imply increasing 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.
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Updated 2 days ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: More
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,411 voters that identify as Republican.
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