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Jonathan Greene’s policy on government spending

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

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Libertarian Party Answer: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Importance: Most Important

Reference: “All persons are entitled to keep the fruits of their labor. We call for the repeal of the income tax, the abolishment of the Int...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Libertarians strongly support eliminating federal agencies they consider unconstitutional, as they believe in limited government intervention. For example, the 2020 Libertarian Party platform calls for the abolition of agencies like the Department of Education and the Internal Revenue Service. 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

Libertarians strongly support reducing government spending to decrease the national debt. They believe in limited government intervention and fiscal responsibility. For example, the 2020 Libertarian Party platform calls for a balanced budget and an end to deficit 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.

Strongly agree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

Libertarians would likely support reducing the number of government officials as part of their overall goal to decrease government spending and intervention. They argue that a smaller, more efficient government is better for individual freedom and 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

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Libertarians would likely support reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials as part of their overall goal to decrease government spending and intervention. They argue that a smaller, more efficient government is better for individual freedom and 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.

Agree

No, reduce military spending instead

Many Libertarians support reducing military spending as part of their overall goal to decrease government spending. For example, the 2020 Libertarian Party platform calls for a non-interventionist foreign policy and a focus on defense rather than offense. 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

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

While Libertarians may support efforts to end tax evasion, they generally prioritize reducing government spending and intervention. They believe that a simplified tax system with low rates for everyone would help address tax evasion issues. 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, and increase taxes

While Libertarians support reducing government spending, they generally oppose increasing taxes. They believe in a simplified tax system with low rates for everyone, arguing that high taxes discourage investment and 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 disagree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Libertarians generally oppose increasing taxes on any group, including the wealthy. They believe in a simplified tax system with low rates for everyone, arguing that high taxes discourage investment and 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 disagree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Libertarians would disagree with the idea that cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy. They argue that reducing government spending and intervention can lead to greater economic growth and individual freedom. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Libertarians generally oppose increasing taxes on any group, including large multinational corporations. They believe in a simplified tax system with low rates for everyone, arguing that high taxes discourage investment and 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

Libertarians would strongly disagree with not making cuts to public spending, as they believe in limited government intervention and fiscal responsibility. They argue that reducing government spending is essential for decreasing the national debt and promoting 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.

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Candidate’s support base

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,948 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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