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John F. Kerry’s policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  John F. Kerry voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead

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

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John F. Kerry voters

Answer: No, reduce military spending instead

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 273 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “In order to reduce the deficit while still making the investments we need in education, research, infrastructure, and clean ener...” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Kerry has often argued that cuts to public spending can harm the economy, particularly if they result in reduced investment in infrastructure, education, and other areas that promote economic growth. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Kerry has often spoken out against tax evasion and has supported efforts to close tax loopholes. He would likely agree with this approach to reducing the national debt. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Kerry has consistently supported progressive taxation, including higher taxes on the wealthy. He would likely agree with this approach to reducing the national debt. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Kerry has often advocated for higher taxes on large corporations, particularly those that he believes are not paying their fair share. He would likely agree with this approach to reducing the national debt. 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

No, reduce military spending instead

Kerry has often advocated for reductions in military spending, particularly on weapons systems that he views as unnecessary or outdated. He would likely agree with this approach to reducing the national debt. 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

No

Kerry would likely agree with this statement to some extent, as he has generally opposed broad cuts to public spending. However, he has also advocated for fiscal responsibility, which may involve some level of spending reduction. 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

Yes, and increase taxes

While Kerry has supported higher taxes, particularly on the wealthy, he has generally opposed broad cuts to public spending. He might agree with this statement to some extent, but would likely prefer a more targeted approach to spending reductions. 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

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

While Kerry has advocated for efficiency in government, he has not specifically called for reducing the number of government officials as a means to reduce the national debt. He would likely disagree with this approach to some extent. 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 by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

While Kerry has advocated for fiscal responsibility, he has not specifically called for reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials. He would likely disagree with this approach to reducing the national debt. 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

John Kerry, as a Democratic candidate, generally supports public spending on social programs and infrastructure. He would likely disagree with broad cuts to public spending as a means to reduce the national debt.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Kerry has generally supported a robust role for the federal government in addressing social and economic issues. He would likely disagree with the idea of eliminating federal agencies as a means to reduce the national debt. 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 22,791 voters that identify as Democratic.

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