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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on public transportation

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Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: No, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 366 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, we have more important issues that need funding

Ford's fiscal conservatism and belief in prioritizing spending would likely lead him to agree with this statement. He would likely argue that there are more pressing issues that require funding. 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

Ford was a fiscal conservative who often advocated for reduced government spending. He would likely agree with not increasing spending on public transportation, especially without a clear financial plan. 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, and we should reduce current spending

Given Ford's fiscal conservatism, he would likely agree with reducing current spending, especially if he believed the funds could be better used elsewhere. 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, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Ford's fiscal conservatism would likely lead him to be satisfied with the current amount of spending, assuming it was within a reasonable budget. 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, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Ford's belief in limited government intervention could potentially align with the idea of privatizing more public transportation services. However, this would likely depend on the specific circumstances and potential impact on the economy. 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

Yes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

While Ford was president during the early years of the environmental movement, his fiscal conservatism would likely outweigh any potential support for increased spending on environmentally friendly public transportation. 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

Gerald Ford was a fiscal conservative who believed in limited government spending. While he may not have been completely opposed to public transportation spending, it's unlikely he would advocate for a significant increase without a clear financial plan. 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, and provide more free public transportation

Ford's fiscal conservatism would likely make him strongly disagree with the idea of providing more free public transportation, as this would require increased 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 162,076 voters that identify as Republican.

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