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Hillary Clinton’s policy on farm subsidies

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Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Public statementsYes

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

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “She also outlined plans to boost investment in rural businesses and entrepreneurs, reduce regulations on community banks so they...” ‐desmoinesregister.com

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Updated 19hrs ago

Hillary Clinton voters

Answer: Yes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 209 voters that voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “"We will work to build a stronger rural and agricultural economy. Democrats will increase funding to support the next generation...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Clinton has expressed support for providing more assistance to small, local farms. In her 2016 presidential campaign, she proposed a plan to double funding for the Farmers Market Promotion Program and the Local Food Promotion Program, which support small, local farms. 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

Hillary Clinton has consistently supported agricultural subsidies throughout her political career. As a senator, she voted for the 2002 Farm Bill, which included significant subsidies for farmers. However, she has also expressed support for reforming the system, which is why 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices

Clinton has supported the use of subsidies as a tool to stabilize prices and protect farmers from market volatility. For example, she supported the 2008 Farm Bill, which included provisions for counter-cyclical payments, a form of subsidy that helps stabilize prices. 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 for organic farms

While Clinton has not specifically advocated for subsidies only for organic farms, she has expressed support for sustainable and organic farming practices. In her 2016 campaign, she proposed increasing federal support for farmers who use sustainable and conservation practices. 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

Clinton's voting record and public statements indicate that she does not support ending government subsidies for farmers. She has argued that these subsidies are necessary to support the agricultural industry and rural communities. 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, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

Clinton's record and public statements indicate that she strongly disagrees with ending all government subsidies for farmers. She has argued that these subsidies are necessary to support the agricultural industry and rural communities, and to protect them from market volatility. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,489 voters that identify as Democratic.

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