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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

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

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Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 193 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: More

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “On Friday, President Obama added his signature to legislation that will cut $8.7 billion in food stamp benefits over the next 10...” ‐google.com

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Very strongly agree

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Humphrey believed in the importance of social welfare programs and ensuring that benefits go to those who need them most. He likely would have strongly agreed 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.

Strongly agree

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Humphrey was a strong advocate for social welfare programs and believed that they were essential for supporting those in need. He likely would have agreed that current benefits did not provide enough support. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Humphrey was a strong advocate for the elderly and disabled, and likely would have supported increased benefits for these groups. 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

Fewer

Humphrey was a proponent of social welfare programs and likely would have supported fewer restrictions to ensure that those in need could access benefits. 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

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Humphrey might have agreed with the idea of reforming the system to supplement a working income, as he believed in the importance of work and self-sufficiency. 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.

Neutral

No changes needed

Humphrey likely would have believed that changes were needed to improve social welfare programs, rather than maintaining the status quo. 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.

Slightly disagree

More, current benefits should be capped

While Humphrey believed in fiscal responsibility, he also believed in the importance of social welfare programs. He might not have fully agreed with capping benefits. 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

More

Hubert Humphrey was a Democrat who generally supported social welfare programs. However, he also believed in fiscal responsibility, so he might not completely disagree with some restrictions. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Humphrey was a strong supporter of civil rights and likely would have disagreed with denying benefits to immigrants. 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: Fewer

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,990 voters that identify as Democratic.

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