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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  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:

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Gerald R. Ford voters

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.

Party influence

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

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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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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: More

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,411 voters that identify as Republican.

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