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Lloyd Smucker’s policy on medicaid

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

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Lloyd Smucker’s answer is based on the following data:

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Lloyd Smucker voters

Answer: Yes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 626 voters that voted for Lloyd Smucker in the 2020 Pennsylvania District 11 US House of Representatives election.

This candidate’s support base disagrees with their political party on this issue.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “As they have in past years, Republicans are proposing to cut spending on Medicaid, food stamps and, eventually, Medicare. They'd...” ‐washingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

No

Smucker has consistently voted against measures to increase federal funding for Medicaid, indicating that he 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.

Agree

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

As a Republican, Smucker generally supports states' rights and has voted in favor of measures that would give states more control over healthcare. 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, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Smucker has generally voted against increasing federal funding for social programs, suggesting he may 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.

Agree

No, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled

While Smucker has not specifically stated this position, his voting record suggests he may support more limited eligibility 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled

Smucker has not specifically stated this position, but his voting record suggests he may support more limited increases in Medicaid 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 abolish Medicaid

While Smucker has opposed expanding Medicaid, there is no evidence to suggest that he supports completely abolishing the 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Lloyd Smucker, a Republican, has generally opposed measures to increase federal funding for Medicaid. He voted against the Affordable Care Act, which expanded Medicaid coverage. 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

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

Smucker is a Republican and has not shown support for a single payer healthcare system, which is typically a policy supported by more progressive Democrats. 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: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 142,247 voters that identify as Republican.

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