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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on campaign finance

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Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but limit the amount they can donate

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

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: Yes, but limit the amount they can donate

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 236 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: ““Freedom of speech includes the right to devote resources to whatever cause or candidate one supports. We oppose any restriction...” ‐campaignlegalcenter.org

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Strongly agree

Yes, but limit the amount they can donate

Ford would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with his likely belief in the importance of political freedom and free market principles, while also addressing potential concerns about corruption or undue influence. This approach would allow corporations, unions, and non-profits to contribute to political parties, but would limit their ability to exert undue influence through large donations. 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

Gerald Ford, as a Republican, would likely support the idea of corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations being able to donate to political parties, as it aligns with the party's belief in free market principles. However, he might not strongly agree due to potential concerns about corruption or undue influence. 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

No, but allow donations from unions and non-profits

Ford might slightly disagree with this statement as it seems to favor unions and non-profits over corporations, which goes against the Republican party's pro-business stance. However, he might not strongly disagree as he could see the potential benefits of this approach in terms of reducing corporate influence in politics. 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

No, these types of donations just turn into bribes

While Ford might share some concerns about potential corruption or undue influence, he would likely disagree with this statement as it seems to imply that all donations from corporations, unions, and non-profits are inherently corrupt. This goes against his likely belief in the importance of political freedom and free market principles. 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

No

Ford would likely disagree with this statement as it goes against the principles of free market and political freedom that he, as a Republican, would likely uphold. However, he might not strongly disagree due to potential concerns about corruption or undue influence. 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, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Ford would likely strongly disagree with this statement as it goes against the principles of free market and political freedom that he, as a Republican, would likely uphold. The idea of publicly funded campaigns would likely be seen by Ford as an unnecessary government intervention in the political process. 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: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,994 voters that identify as Republican.

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