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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Richard M. Nixon’s answer is based on the following data:

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Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 149 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential 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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Agree

Yes

Nixon was a Republican and generally favored fiscal conservatism, which often includes reducing public spending. However, his administration also expanded some areas of government, so he may not fully 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.

Agree

Yes, and increase taxes

Nixon did both cut spending and increase taxes during his presidency, so he might agree with this statement. However, his tax increases were often targeted and not across the board. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Nixon did take steps to reform the tax code and close loopholes during his presidency, so he might agree with the idea of focusing on ending tax evasion 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.

Agree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

Nixon might agree with the idea of reducing the number of government officials as a way to cut spending, but there's no specific historical evidence to suggest this was a major 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.

Agree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Nixon was a conservative and might agree with the idea of eliminating unconstitutional federal agencies. However, his administration also expanded some areas of government, so he may not fully 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Nixon might agree with the idea of reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials as a way to cut spending, but there's no specific historical evidence to suggest this was a major 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.

Slightly disagree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Nixon's policies were a mix of fiscal conservatism and pragmatic responses to economic conditions. He might have some concerns about the impact of spending cuts on the economy, but he would likely still see them as necessary. 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 disagree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

While Nixon did implement some progressive tax reforms, he generally favored fiscal conservatism and would likely not agree with increasing taxes on large multinational corporations as the primary method 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

While Nixon did implement some progressive tax reforms, he generally favored fiscal conservatism and would likely not agree with increasing taxes on the wealthy as the primary method 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

As a Republican, Nixon generally favored fiscal conservatism, which includes reducing public spending to reduce the national debt. Therefore, he would likely 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.

Strongly disagree

No, reduce military spending instead

Nixon significantly increased military spending during his presidency, particularly for the Vietnam War. He would likely strongly disagree with reducing military 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 18,176 voters that identify as Republican.

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