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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on foreign aid

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Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

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

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 255 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Ford was a strong opponent of terrorism and would likely support denying aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism. This stance is consistent with his overall foreign policy approach. 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

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Ford was a fiscal conservative who was concerned about the budget deficit. He would likely support a decrease in foreign aid spending as a means to reduce the deficit. 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

Decrease

Ford was a fiscal conservative who was concerned about the budget deficit. He would likely support a decrease in foreign aid spending as a means to reduce the deficit. 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

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Ford might be satisfied with the current amount of spending, but his fiscal conservatism and concern about the budget deficit would likely make him lean towards a decrease rather than an increase. 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

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Ford might agree with the principle of tying aid to human rights, but he would likely be concerned about the practicality and potential unintended consequences of such a policy. 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

Increase

While Ford was not opposed to foreign aid, he was a fiscal conservative who was concerned about the budget deficit. Therefore, he would likely not support a blanket increase in foreign aid 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.

Strongly disagree

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Despite his fiscal conservatism, Ford was not isolationist and understood the strategic importance of foreign aid. He would not support completely cutting off foreign aid. 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: Decrease

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 8,179 voters that identify as Republican.

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