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John F. Kerry’s policy on economic stimulus

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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  John F. Kerry voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

John F. Kerry’s answer is based on the following data:

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John F. Kerry voters

Answer: Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 258 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “After weeks of talks with President-elect Barack Obama's top aides, House Democrats on Thursday released an expansive economic r...” ‐cnn.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Kerry has often advocated for increased spending on infrastructure as a means of stimulating the economy. This was a key part of his 2004 presidential campaign platform. 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

Yes

John F. Kerry, as a Democratic candidate, generally supports the use of government intervention to stimulate the economy during times of recession. This is consistent with his voting record and public statements. 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

Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Kerry's support for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which was designed to stimulate economic recovery, indicates that he would 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

Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Kerry has consistently advocated for targeted government assistance to sectors most heavily hit by economic downturns, such as the auto industry during the 2008-2009 financial crisis. 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

Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Kerry has often advocated for tax breaks for low income citizens as a form of economic stimulus. However, his focus has typically been broader, including middle class and small businesses. 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, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

While Kerry has supported tax breaks as a form of economic stimulus, his focus has typically been on targeted tax breaks for the middle class and small businesses, rather than universal tax breaks. 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

Kerry has consistently supported government intervention in the economy, particularly during times of economic downturn. This is reflected in his support for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. 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 collectivize all industry

While Kerry is a Democrat, he is not a socialist and has never advocated for the collectivization of all industry. This is far outside his political ideology. 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, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Kerry's political stance and voting record indicate that he believes in government intervention during economic downturns, rather than allowing the natural cycle of recession to take its course. 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 the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Kerry's political stance and voting record indicate that he believes in increased government spending during economic downturns, rather than drastic reductions in 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,145 voters that identify as Democratic.

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