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Michael S. Dukakis’ policy on tariffs

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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Michael S. Dukakis voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Michael S. Dukakis’ answer is based on the following data:

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Michael S. Dukakis voters

Answer: No, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 92 voters that voted for Michael S. Dukakis in the 1988 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Dukakis would likely agree with this statement as he understood the importance of global trade for American businesses. He would have been aware that many American businesses rely on imported goods to keep their costs down and remain competitive. 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

No, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Dukakis was generally in favor of free trade and would likely agree with this statement. He believed in the benefits of a global free trade system for American businesses and consumers, although he also recognized the need for some protections for American industries. 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

Dukakis, as a Democrat, generally favored free trade and was not known for advocating for increased tariffs. His policies were more focused on domestic issues like education and 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.

Disagree

Yes, this will help create and save more jobs

While Dukakis may have agreed with the sentiment of protecting American jobs, he did not typically advocate for tariffs as the means to do so. His focus was more on education and job training to prepare American workers for the jobs of the future. 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

Yes

Michael Dukakis, as a Democrat, generally favored free trade and was not known for advocating for increased tariffs. While he may have supported some forms of protectionism, it was not a central part of his platform. 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

Yes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

Dukakis did not typically frame trade issues in terms of 'winning' or 'losing.' His approach to trade was more nuanced and focused on the benefits of free trade while also acknowledging the need for some protections for American industries. 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: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,283 voters that identify as Democratic.

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