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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on obamacare

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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

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

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 347 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – Obamacare – was never really about healthcare, though its impact upon the natio...” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

No

As a Republican, Ford would likely oppose the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) due to its increase in government intervention in healthcare. 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

No, government should not be involved in healthcare

Ford would likely agree with the sentiment that government should not be heavily involved in healthcare, as it aligns with his general political philosophy. However, he might not fully agree with the absolute statement that government should not be involved at all. 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

No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

Ford would likely support opening the markets for insurers to compete across state lines as it aligns with his general preference for free market solutions. However, it's unclear if he would see this as a complete solution to healthcare issues. 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

Yes, and allow consumers to choose providers and import pharmaceuticals from other countries

Ford might support allowing consumers to choose providers and import pharmaceuticals from other countries as it aligns with free market principles. However, it's unclear how strongly he would support this without more information on his specific views on these issues. 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

Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

While Ford might agree with some aspects of the plan, he would likely disagree with the overall approach of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) due to its increase in government intervention in healthcare. 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 Ford, a Republican, generally favored less government intervention in healthcare. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) represents a significant increase in government involvement, which Ford would likely not support. 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, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Ford would likely strongly disagree with a mandatory single payer system, as it represents a significant increase in government control over healthcare, which is contrary to his political philosophy. 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: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 141,506 voters that identify as Republican.

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