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Mitt Romney’s policy on foreign aid

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Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Public statementsDecrease

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

Public statements

Answer: Decrease

Reference: “Romney called the United States the most charitable nation in the world, but said sometimes aid money has not been used effectiv...” ‐latimes.com

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Mitt Romney voters

Answer: Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 265 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Romney has been clear in his belief that foreign aid should be used as a tool to promote American values and interests. He would likely support denying aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism. 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

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Romney has expressed concern about the national budget deficit and the need for fiscal responsibility. He might support a decrease in foreign aid as part of a broader effort to reduce the deficit. 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

Decrease

Romney has not explicitly called for a decrease in foreign aid, but his general stance on fiscal conservatism suggests he would be more likely to support a decrease than an increase. 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

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Romney has not made explicit statements about the current level of foreign aid spending, but his general fiscal conservatism suggests he might be satisfied with the current level, as long as it is not increased. 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

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Romney has expressed the belief that foreign aid should be tied to the promotion of American values, which includes human rights. However, he has not explicitly stated that aid should only go to countries with no human rights violations. 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

Increase

Mitt Romney, as a Republican, generally supports fiscal conservatism, which includes reducing government spending. While he has not explicitly stated a desire to decrease foreign aid, it is unlikely he would support an increase. 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

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

While Romney supports fiscal conservatism, he has not advocated for completely eliminating foreign aid. He recognizes the strategic and humanitarian value of foreign aid. 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: Decrease

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 8,198 voters that identify as Republican.

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