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Mitt Romney’s policy on military spending

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

Public statements

Answer: Increase

Reference: “Romney's plan calls for linking the Pentagon's base budget to Gross Domestic Product, and allowing the military to spend at leas...” ‐cnn.com

100% Voter Support: 1 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Increase

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Under pressure from the Pentagon and a bloc of Republican lawmakers, House GOP leaders have agreed to add additional defense spe...” ‐usatoday.com

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Strongly agree

Increase

Mitt Romney has consistently advocated for a strong military. During his 2012 presidential campaign, he proposed increasing the military budget, arguing that a strong military is essential for America's global leadership. However, he has also expressed concerns about the federal deficit, which is why the score is not a full 5. 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Romney has expressed concerns about the federal deficit and has proposed measures to reduce it. However, he has also consistently advocated for increased military spending. Therefore, he would likely agree with this statement, but not as strongly as he would with a straightforward call for increased military spending. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While Romney might be somewhat satisfied with the current level of military spending, he has generally advocated for increases, particularly during his 2012 presidential campaign. Therefore, he would likely only somewhat agree with this statement. 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

Romney has consistently opposed cuts to military spending. He criticized the Obama administration's defense cuts during his 2012 presidential campaign and has argued that a strong military is necessary for American security and global leadership. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Romney has not advocated for a European military defense system and has instead emphasized the importance of American military strength. He has also been critical of European countries for not spending enough on their own defense. Therefore, he would likely strongly disagree with this statement. 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: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 147,647 voters that identify as Republican.

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