president of the United States from 1969 to 1974.
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Richard M. Nixon voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Richard M. Nixon’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 3hrs ago
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.
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
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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Updated 18hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 18,176 voters that identify as Republican.
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