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Mitt Romney’s policy on pension reform

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Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Mitt Romney voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

Mitt Romney’s answer is based on the following data:

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Mitt Romney voters

Answer: Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 198 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Right now, federal government workers receive far more generous retirement benefits than private-sector employees. The cost to t...” ‐govexec.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only for future workers

Romney has often advocated for reforms that do not affect current beneficiaries but change the system for future participants. This approach aligns with his stance on issues like Social Security reform, suggesting he would strongly agree with transitioning pensions into privately managed accounts only for future workers. 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

Mitt Romney has consistently advocated for free-market principles and has shown support for privatization efforts. While he has not specifically addressed this issue, his overall political philosophy suggests he would likely support transitioning government pensions into privately managed accounts. 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, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

Romney has often expressed concern about government spending and the need for fiscal responsibility. He would likely agree that pension spending needs to be controlled, although he might not necessarily see it as 'out of control.' 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, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

While Romney has shown concern for the financial security of senior citizens, he has also expressed faith in the private sector's ability to manage financial matters effectively. Therefore, he would likely disagree with the assertion that privately managed accounts would jeopardize seniors' financial security. 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 Romney's pro-business stance and his belief in the efficiency of the private sector, it is unlikely that he would oppose transitioning government pensions into privately managed accounts. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,704 voters that identify as Republican.

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