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Harry S. Truman’s policy on universal basic income

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Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 294 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Truman would likely agree with this statement as he believed in the value of work and the importance of economic opportunity. He would likely be concerned that a universal basic income could discourage work and harm 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.

Agree

No

Truman's policies were more focused on job creation, economic growth, and targeted social programs rather than a universal basic income. He believed in the value of work and the importance of economic opportunity. 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

While Truman did support social programs and was instrumental in the creation of the Fair Deal, which expanded social security and raised the minimum wage, there is no evidence to suggest that he supported a universal basic income. His policies were more focused on job creation and 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Truman's policies were more focused on job creation, economic growth, and targeted social programs rather than a universal basic income. He believed in the value of work and the importance of economic opportunity, not in providing income for basic necessities to everyone regardless of their employment status. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 50,833 voters that identify as Democratic.

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