Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from January to October 2023.
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ChatGPTMore, current benefits should be capped |
Kevin McCarthy’s answer is based on the following data:
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
Strongly agree
More, current benefits should be capped
McCarthy has supported measures to cap benefits and impose stricter eligibility requirements, suggesting he would 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 McCarthy, as a Republican, generally supports more restrictions on welfare benefits. He has voted for measures that would impose stricter work requirements on recipients of government aid. 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
McCarthy has supported measures to deny benefits to immigrants, including voting for a bill in 2014 that would have ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. 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, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
McCarthy has supported measures that aim to make welfare a supplement to work rather than a replacement, such as stricter work requirements. 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 McCarthy has not specifically advocated for increasing benefits for the elderly and disabled, his general stance on welfare reform suggests he might support targeted increases. 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 changes needed
While McCarthy has not explicitly stated that no changes are needed, his consistent support for more restrictions suggests he believes changes are necessary. 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
Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most
While McCarthy has supported measures to ensure benefits go to those who need them most, he has also supported more restrictions on welfare benefits overall, suggesting he would not fully 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 disagree
Fewer
McCarthy's voting record and public statements suggest he would disagree with fewer restrictions on welfare benefits. He has consistently supported measures to tighten eligibility and impose work requirements. 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
McCarthy's stance on welfare benefits suggests he would disagree with this statement. He has not advocated for increasing welfare benefits or argued that current benefits are insufficient. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: More
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,411 voters that identify as Republican.
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