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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on single-payer healthcare

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Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

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

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: No, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 270 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No

Ford's political philosophy was grounded in conservatism, which typically opposes government-run healthcare systems. He would likely agree with this statement. 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

No, this system is too expensive

Ford was a fiscal conservative who was concerned about government spending and the national debt. He would likely agree that a single-payer system could be too expensive. 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, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Ford generally favored less government intervention in the economy, but he did not advocate for the complete absence of government in healthcare. He supported measures like Medicare and Medicaid. 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, but allow people to use private insurance

While this answer might seem more moderate, Ford's general opposition to government-run healthcare would likely make him disagree with this statement, even with the inclusion of private insurance. 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 limited government intervention in the economy, including in healthcare. He would likely disagree with the concept of a single-payer healthcare system. 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, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

While Ford might agree with the goal of universal healthcare, he would likely disagree with the method of a single-payer system to achieve it. 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, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Ford, as a proponent of free-market capitalism, would strongly disagree with the notion that private companies should not be able to profit from 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 66,027 voters that identify as Republican.

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