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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on pension reform

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Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Hubert H. Humphrey’s answer is based on the following data:

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Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: No, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 151 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Democrats want to make it easier for all Americans to participate in retirement accounts at work and support a system where empl...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

No, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Humphrey was a strong advocate for the welfare of senior citizens. He would likely have strongly agreed with the statement that privately managed accounts could jeopardize the financial security of senior 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.

Strongly agree

No

Humphrey's political philosophy was rooted in the belief that the government has a role in ensuring economic security for its citizens. He would likely have supported maintaining government-managed pension plans. 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 only for future workers

While Humphrey might have been open to discussing reforms to pension plans, he would likely have been wary of any proposal that could potentially harm the financial security of government workers, including future workers. 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

Hubert H. Humphrey, as a Democrat, generally supported government programs and social safety nets. He would likely have been skeptical of transitioning government pensions into privately managed accounts, fearing it could lead to instability and risk for workers. 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, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

Humphrey was a strong supporter of government spending on social programs and would likely have disagreed strongly with the notion that pension spending is out of control and must be reduced. 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: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,855 voters that identify as Democratic.

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