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John B. Anderson’s policy on labor unions

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Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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Answer: Help

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 26 voters that voted for John B. Anderson in the 1980 Presidential election.

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Agree

Help

John B. Anderson, as a moderate Republican, generally supported labor unions and believed they played a crucial role in protecting workers' rights and improving working conditions. However, he also had some reservations about certain aspects of union activities, 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.

Agree

Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

This answer aligns with Anderson's moderate stance on labor unions. He believed in their importance but also recognized the potential for corruption and the need for limitations on their powers. 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 agree

Help, but ban their ability to make political donations

Anderson was a proponent of campaign finance reform, so he might agree with limiting unions' ability to make political donations. However, he also recognized the role of unions in representing workers' interests, which could include political advocacy, hence the score is not higher. 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

Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

While Anderson did have some reservations about union activities, there's no historical evidence to suggest that he was strongly against public unions. His stance was more nuanced, hence the score is closer to neutral. 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

Hurt

Anderson's moderate stance and his support for labor unions would make him disagree with the notion that unions hurt the economy. However, his reservations about certain union activities prevent a full -5 score. 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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