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Harley Rouda’s policy on medicaid

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Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

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Harley Rouda’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

Harley Rouda voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 885 voters that voted for Harley Rouda in the 2020 California District 48 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Even some of the Democrats running for reelection in red states are embracing the Affordable Care Act’s optional Medicaid expans...” ‐politico.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Harley Rouda has consistently advocated for increased healthcare funding for low-income individuals. He has expressed support for expanding Medicaid and has criticized attempts to cut funding for the program. 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, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

While Rouda has not explicitly advocated for a single-payer healthcare system, he has expressed support for universal healthcare. He would likely agree with the sentiment of this answer, but may not fully endorse the specific method. 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 only increase for the elderly and disabled

While Rouda supports increased funding for Medicaid for all eligible individuals, he may agree with the sentiment of increasing funding for the elderly and disabled. However, he would likely argue that this should not be the only focus of increased 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.

Strongly disagree

No, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Rouda has criticized attempts to leave healthcare decisions entirely to the states, arguing that this could lead to unequal access to care. He would likely disagree with this answer. 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

No

Rouda's stance on healthcare is clear: he supports increased funding for Medicaid. He would strongly disagree with not increasing funding for healthcare for low-income individuals. 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

No, and abolish Medicaid

Rouda has been a strong supporter of Medicaid and has criticized attempts to abolish the program. He would strongly disagree with this answer. 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

No, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled

Rouda has advocated for expanding Medicaid to more individuals, not limiting it to only the elderly and disabled. He would strongly disagree with this answer. 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

No, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Rouda has consistently advocated for increased funding for social programs, including healthcare. He would strongly disagree with this answer. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 142,369 voters that identify as Democratic.

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