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Howie Hawkins’ policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Howie Hawkins voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead

Howie Hawkins’ answer is based on the following data:

Updated 13hrs ago

Howie Hawkins voters

Answer: No, reduce military spending instead

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,113 voters that voted for Howie Hawkins in the 2020 Presidential election.

Party influence

Green Party Answer: No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “The Green Party statewide candidates in New York today said today that they would resolve the federal budget deficit by cutting ...” ‐gp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Hawkins has argued that cuts to public spending can harm the economy, particularly by reducing services and support for those who need them most. He would likely strongly agree with this statement. 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

No

Hawkins has consistently opposed cuts to public spending, arguing that such cuts would harm the most vulnerable members of society. He would likely strongly agree with this statement. 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

No, reduce military spending instead

Hawkins has advocated for reducing military spending as part of his platform. He would likely strongly agree with this statement. 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

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Hawkins has spoken out against tax evasion and supports measures to ensure that corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes. He would likely strongly agree with this statement. 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

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Hawkins has advocated for a progressive tax system, where the wealthy pay a larger share. He would likely strongly agree with increasing taxes on the wealthy instead of cutting public 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.

Very strongly agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Hawkins supports a progressive tax system, which includes increasing taxes on large multinational corporations. He would likely strongly agree with this statement. 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, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

While Hawkins has criticized government corruption and inefficiency, he has not specifically advocated for reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials. He would likely disagree with this statement. 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, and increase taxes

While Hawkins supports increasing taxes, particularly on the wealthy, he does not support cuts to public spending. He would likely disagree with this statement. 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, reduce the number of government officials instead

Hawkins has not specifically advocated for reducing the number of government officials. His platform includes expanding certain public services, which could require more officials. He would likely disagree with this statement. 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

Howie Hawkins, as a Green Party candidate, has consistently advocated for increased public spending, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection. He would likely strongly disagree with cuts to public 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Hawkins has not advocated for eliminating federal agencies, and his platform includes expanding certain agencies and public services. He would likely strongly disagree with this statement. 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

Green Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,033 voters that identify as Green.

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