governor of Texas since 2015.
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Greg Abbott voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 15hrs ago
Answer: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 28 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.
Republican Party Answer: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Importance: More Important
Reference: “We can preempt the debt explosion. Backed by a Republican Senate and House, our next President will propose immediate reductions...” ‐gop.com
Strongly agree
Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Abbott has shown support for reducing the size of government and eliminating what he sees as unconstitutional federal agencies. This aligns with his conservative political stance. 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
Yes
As a Republican, Greg Abbott generally supports fiscal conservatism, which includes reducing public spending to decrease the national debt. However, his specific policies may vary, so the score is not a full 5. 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, reduce the number of government officials instead
Abbott has shown support for reducing the size of government, which could include reducing the number of government officials. However, this is not a primary focus of his political platform, hence the score is not a full 5. 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, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials
Abbott might agree with this in principle as part of a broader strategy to reduce public spending, but it's not a primary focus of his political platform, hence the score is not a full 5. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead
While Abbott might support measures to reduce tax evasion, it's not a primary focus of his political platform, and he would likely prioritize spending cuts over this measure. 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, and increase taxes
While Abbott might agree with reducing public spending, he generally opposes tax increases, making this answer a mixed bag for him. 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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy
While Abbott might acknowledge potential negative impacts on the economy, his fiscal conservatism likely leads him to believe that the benefits of reducing debt outweigh these potential negatives. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead
While Abbott might support some corporate tax reform, he generally opposes tax increases, making it unlikely that he would support this measure as a primary method of reducing the national debt. 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
Abbott's political stance generally favors reducing public spending, so he would likely disagree with the idea of not making cuts to public 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
No, reduce military spending instead
As a Republican, Abbott generally supports strong military spending. He would likely disagree with reducing military spending to decrease the national debt. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead
Abbott, as a Republican, typically opposes tax increases, especially on the wealthy. He believes in a low-tax environment to stimulate economic growth. 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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Updated 2 days ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 17,581 voters that identify as Republican.
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