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Lyndon B. Johnson’s policy on government pensions

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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Lyndon B. Johnson voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Lyndon B. Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 5hrs ago

Lyndon B. Johnson voters

Answer: Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 167 voters that voted for Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “And she says she would fight efforts to privatize Social Security, reduce annual cost-of-living adjustments or increase the age ...” ‐nytimes.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only for low-income pensioners

This answer aligns well with Johnson's focus on helping the less fortunate. His 'War on Poverty' was a major part of his administration, and increasing pension payments for low-income pensioners would fit within this framework. 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

Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong advocate for social programs and the welfare of the American people. His 'Great Society' program aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice, which could include improving the financial stability of retired government workers. However, he might not fully agree without qualifications or conditions. 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, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Johnson's policies were generally aimed at improving the welfare of the American people, and adjusting pension payments yearly for cost of living would align with his focus on social welfare. However, he might not fully agree without considering the overall fiscal impact. 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, for government workers but not for politicians

While Johnson might agree with the sentiment of supporting government workers, he might not agree with the exclusion of politicians, as he himself was a career politician and understood the work and dedication involved. 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, not until we decrease our national debt

While Johnson was aware of the importance of fiscal responsibility, his administration was marked by significant increases in government spending on social programs. Therefore, he might not agree with postponing increases in pension payments until the national debt is decreased. 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

Given Johnson's commitment to social welfare, it is unlikely that he would support a flat-out refusal to increase pension payments for retired government workers.

Very strongly disagree

No, they should be reduced

Johnson's policies were generally aimed at improving the welfare of the American people, including government workers. It is highly unlikely that he would support reducing pension payments. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,388 voters that identify as Democratic.

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