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Kevin McCarthy’s policy on government spending

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

  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

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

Party influence

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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We can preempt the debt explosion. Backed by a Republican Senate and House, our next President will propose immediate reductions...” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

McCarthy has shown support for reducing the size of the federal government, including eliminating agencies he believes are unnecessary or unconstitutional. This aligns with his general stance of fiscal conservatism. 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

As a Republican, Kevin McCarthy generally supports fiscal conservatism, which includes reducing government spending to decrease the national debt. However, his voting record shows some exceptions, such as supporting the CARES Act, a significant spending bill in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 the number of government officials instead

McCarthy has shown support for reducing the size of the federal government, which could include reducing the number of government officials. However, his voting record does not provide clear evidence on this specific issue. 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 by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

While McCarthy might agree with the idea of reducing government spending, it's unclear whether he would support drastic reductions in benefits and salaries for government officials. His voting record does not provide clear evidence on this specific issue. 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 McCarthy might agree with the idea of ending tax evasion, it's unclear whether he would prioritize this over other methods of reducing the national debt. His voting record does not provide clear evidence on this specific issue. 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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

While McCarthy might acknowledge the potential negative effects of spending cuts on the economy, his political stance and voting record suggest that he believes the benefits of reducing the national debt outweigh these potential negatives. 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

McCarthy's political stance and voting record generally favor reducing government spending, so he would likely disagree with the idea of not making cuts to public spending.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and increase taxes

While McCarthy might agree with reducing public spending, he generally opposes tax increases. Therefore, he would likely disagree with this combined approach. 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, reduce military spending instead

McCarthy has consistently supported strong military spending, so he would likely disagree with the idea of reducing military spending to decrease 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 disagree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

McCarthy generally opposes tax increases, including on large multinational corporations. He has consistently voted against tax increases and for tax cuts. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

McCarthy, as a Republican, generally opposes tax increases, especially on the wealthy. He has consistently voted against tax increases and for tax cuts. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 22,492 voters that identify as Republican.

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