Try the political quiz

Harry S. Truman’s policy on medicaid

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

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

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

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

Updated 18hrs ago

Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 385 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More 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

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes

Harry S. Truman was a strong advocate for a national health insurance plan, which he proposed in 1945. Although his plan was not realized, his advocacy laid the groundwork for future programs like Medicaid. He would likely strongly agree with 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

While Truman did not specifically advocate for a single payer healthcare system, his proposal for a national health insurance plan suggests that he would be open to this idea. However, as it was not part of his specific proposal, the score is slightly lower. 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 Truman's proposal for a national health insurance plan was intended to cover all Americans, he would likely agree with increasing funding for the elderly and disabled. However, as this answer does not include all low income individuals, the score is lower. 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, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled

Truman's proposal for a national health insurance plan was intended to cover all Americans, not just the elderly and disabled. He would likely disagree with this answer, but not as strongly as others because it still involves some level of federal involvement in 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.

Strongly disagree

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

Truman's proposal for a national health insurance plan suggests that he believed in a strong role for the federal government in healthcare. He would likely disagree with the idea of each state deciding their own level of coverage. 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

Truman's advocacy for a national health insurance plan indicates that 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

Given Truman's advocacy for a national health insurance plan, he would strongly disagree with the idea of abolishing Medicaid, a program that provides 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 the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Truman was a strong advocate for social programs and believed in the role of the federal government in providing for the welfare of its citizens. He would strongly disagree with the idea of not increasing funding for any social programs. 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.

Personal answer

This candidate has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.

Voting record

We are currently researching this candidate’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.

Donor influence

We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this candidate’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.

Public statements

We are currently researching campaign speeches and public statements from this candidate about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.

Updated 32mins ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 127,649 voters that identify as Democratic.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this candidate’s stance here