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Mike Gallagher’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

Mike Gallagher’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 3hrs ago

Mike Gallagher voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 30 voters that voted for Mike Gallagher in the 2020 Wisconsin District 8 US House of Representatives election.

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

Gallagher, as a conservative, likely supports the elimination of what he perceives as unconstitutional federal agencies, in line with his party's emphasis on limited government. 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

Mike Gallagher, as a Republican, generally supports fiscal conservatism, which includes reducing government 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.

Agree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

Gallagher, as a conservative, likely supports reducing the size of government, which could include reducing the number of government officials. 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 Gallagher might support reducing government spending, it's unclear whether he would specifically target the benefits and salaries of government officials. 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 Gallagher 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. 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 Gallagher might acknowledge potential negative impacts on the economy, his fiscal conservatism likely leads him to believe that the benefits of reducing 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.

Disagree

Yes, and increase taxes

While Gallagher might agree with reducing public spending, he is unlikely to support increasing taxes, in line with his party's general stance. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Gallagher is unlikely to support increasing taxes on large multinational corporations as a means to reduce the national debt, given his party's general opposition to tax 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Gallagher's stance on fiscal conservatism suggests he would disagree with the idea of not making cuts to public spending to reduce 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, reduce military spending instead

As a former Marine Corps officer, Gallagher is unlikely to support reducing military spending as a means to reduce 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 the wealthy instead

Gallagher is unlikely to support increasing taxes on the wealthy as a means to reduce the national debt, given his party's general opposition to tax 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,546 voters that identify as Republican.

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