Unites States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate since 2021.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
John F. Kerry voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
John F. Kerry’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 19hrs ago
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.
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
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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Updated 32mins ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 22,791 voters that identify as Democratic.
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