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Kevin Hern’s policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Kevin Hern’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 16hrs ago

Kevin Hern voters

Answer: More

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 14 voters that voted for Kevin Hern in the 2020 Oklahoma District 1 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: More

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Much of it is focused on reforming federal welfare programs. The GOP recommendations include: expanded work requirements for tho...” ‐politico.com

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Strongly agree

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

This statement aligns with the Republican party's stance on welfare reform, which includes making the system a supplement to, rather than a replacement for, a working income. Hern would likely 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.

Strongly agree

More

Kevin Hern is a Republican and generally, Republicans favor more restrictions on welfare benefits to encourage self-sufficiency and reduce government spending. However, there is no specific record of Hern advocating for more restrictions. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Hern would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with the Republican party's stance on immigration and welfare benefits. Republicans generally favor stricter immigration laws and reducing government spending on welfare benefits for non-citizens. 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

More, current benefits should be capped

Hern would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with the Republican party's stance on welfare reform, which includes capping benefits to encourage self-sufficiency and reduce government 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.

Agree

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Hern would likely agree with fewer restrictions if it ensures benefits go to those that need it most, as it aligns with the Republican party's stance on welfare reform. However, there is no specific record of Hern advocating for this. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

While Hern would likely agree with more restrictions on welfare benefits, there is no specific record of him advocating for increased benefits for the elderly and disabled. 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.

Neutral

No changes needed

There is no specific record of Hern's stance on whether or not changes are needed to the current welfare system. However, as a Republican, he is likely to favor some form of reform. 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

Fewer

As a Republican, Hern is likely to disagree with fewer restrictions on welfare benefits as it goes against the party's general stance on reducing government spending and promoting self-reliance. 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

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Hern would likely disagree with this statement as it suggests increasing welfare benefits, which goes against the Republican party's stance on reducing government 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: More

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,776 voters that identify as Republican.

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