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Jimmy Carter’s policy on affirmative action

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Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Public statementsYes

Jimmy Carter’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Since my Administration began, I have been strongly committed to a policy of affirmative action. It is through such programs tha...” ‐ucsb.edu

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Jimmy Carter voters

Answer: Yes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 231 voters that voted for Jimmy Carter in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “We support affirmative action to redress discrimination and to achieve the diversity from which all Americans benefit.” ‐ontheissues.org

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Strongly agree

Yes

Jimmy Carter, as a Democrat, generally supported affirmative action programs during his presidency. He believed in equal opportunities and rights for all, regardless of race or gender. However, he did not make it a central part of his policy agenda, hence 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

Regardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty

Carter was a proponent of social programs aimed at addressing poverty. His administration implemented several such programs, including the expansion of the food stamp program. However, his focus was not solely on poverty, but also on a range of social issues, hence 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.

Agree

Yes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs

While Carter supported affirmative action, he did not advocate for a drastic increase in these programs during his presidency. His focus was more on enforcing existing laws and regulations. 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

Carter was a supporter of affirmative action, so he would likely disagree with this statement. His administration worked to enforce civil rights laws and promote equal opportunity. 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 minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

Carter was a strong advocate for civil rights and equal opportunity, so he would strongly disagree with this statement. He believed in the importance of affirmative action in promoting equality and would not support the idea of minority groups not receiving any favorable treatment. 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 16,108 voters that identify as Democratic.

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