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John F. Kerry’s policy on medicaid

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Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  John F. Kerry voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

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

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John F. Kerry voters

Answer: Yes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 370 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Even some of the Democrats running for reelection in red states are embracing the Affordable Care Act’s optional Medicaid expans...” ‐politico.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

John Kerry has consistently supported increased funding for healthcare for low-income individuals. During his 2004 presidential campaign, he proposed a plan to expand health coverage to millions of uninsured Americans, which would have involved increased federal funding. 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 I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

While Kerry has supported increased funding for healthcare, he has not explicitly advocated for a single payer healthcare system. However, his progressive stance on healthcare suggests he might be open to such a system. 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 only increase for the elderly and disabled

While Kerry has supported increased funding for healthcare for all low-income individuals, not just the elderly and disabled, he has also advocated for specific programs to help these groups. He might somewhat agree with this statement, but would likely prefer a broader increase in funding. 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

No, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Kerry has advocated for federal involvement in healthcare funding, which suggests he would disagree with leaving it entirely to the states. However, he has also supported state flexibility in implementing healthcare programs, so he might not completely reject this idea. 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, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled

Kerry has consistently advocated for expanding healthcare coverage to more people, not limiting it to certain groups. He would likely disagree 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 disagree

No

Kerry's stance on healthcare has always been in favor of increasing funding, particularly for low-income individuals. He would strongly disagree with not increasing funding for Medicaid. 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 abolish Medicaid

Kerry has been a strong supporter of Medicaid and would strongly disagree with abolishing it. 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 federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Kerry has consistently supported increased federal funding for social programs, including healthcare. He would strongly disagree 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 128,871 voters that identify as Democratic.

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