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Hillary Clinton’s policy on economic stimulus

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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Public statementsYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Hillary Clinton’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Reference: “Clinton would increase federal infrastructure funding by $275 billion over a five-year period, fully paying for these investment...” ‐hillaryclinton.com

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Updated 9hrs ago

Hillary Clinton voters

Answer: Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 297 voters that voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “After weeks of talks with President-elect Barack Obama's top aides, House Democrats on Thursday released an expansive economic r...” ‐cnn.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Clinton has often advocated for increased spending on infrastructure as a form of economic stimulus. During her 2016 presidential campaign, she proposed a $275 billion infrastructure plan as a way to stimulate 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.

Very strongly agree

Yes

Hillary Clinton has consistently supported the use of economic stimulus during times of recession. During the 2008 financial crisis, she supported the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was a stimulus package designed to help the economy recover. 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 agree

Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Clinton has consistently supported government intervention during economic downturns, including the use of stimulus packages to boost recovery. 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 agree

Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Clinton has often advocated for targeted assistance to sectors most heavily hit by recessions. For example, during the 2008 financial crisis, she supported the auto industry bailout. 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 in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Clinton has often advocated for tax breaks for low-income citizens as a form of economic stimulus. However, her proposals typically include a broader range of measures, not just tax breaks. 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 in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

While Clinton has supported tax breaks as a form of stimulus, her focus has typically been on tax breaks for the middle class and low-income citizens, rather than tax breaks for all citizens. 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

Clinton's record shows that she believes in government intervention during economic downturns. She has never advocated for a laissez-faire approach to recessions. 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

Yes, and collectivize all industry

While Clinton is a Democrat, she is not a socialist and has never advocated for the collectivization of all industry. 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, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Clinton's economic policies have consistently shown that she does not believe in letting recessions run their course without government intervention. 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 government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Clinton's economic policies have consistently advocated for increased government spending during recessions, not reduced 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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Updated 11hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,179 voters that identify as Democratic.

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