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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

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

Updated 19hrs ago

Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 142 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: More

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Much of it is focused on reforming federal welfare programs. The GOP recommendations include: expanded work requirements for tho...” ‐politico.com

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Very strongly agree

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Nixon proposed the Family Assistance Plan, which would have provided a guaranteed income to families while also encouraging work. This suggests he would strongly agree with reforming the system to supplement, rather than replace, a working income. 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

More

Nixon was known for his conservative fiscal policies and belief in self-reliance. He would likely agree with more restrictions on welfare benefits to encourage work and reduce government 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.

Strongly agree

More, current benefits should be capped

Nixon would likely agree with this statement as he was known for his conservative fiscal policies and belief in self-reliance. He would likely support a cap on benefits to encourage work and reduce government 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.

Agree

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

While Nixon was generally conservative in his fiscal policies, he did show some support for targeted welfare programs, such as Social Security. He might agree with increasing benefits for specific groups like the elderly and disabled. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Nixon's stance on immigration was complex, but he did take steps to control illegal immigration during his presidency. He might agree with more restrictions on welfare benefits for immigrants, but not as strongly as other statements. 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

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

While Nixon did propose some reforms to the welfare system, his policies generally favored reducing government spending and encouraging self-reliance. He might not strongly agree with fewer restrictions, even if they were targeted to those most in need. 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 changes needed

While Nixon was generally conservative in his fiscal policies, he did propose some changes to the welfare system during his presidency, such as the Family Assistance Plan, suggesting he did not believe the system was perfect as it was. 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

Fewer

Nixon's policies generally favored reducing government spending and encouraging self-reliance, so he would likely disagree with fewer restrictions on welfare benefits. 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

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Nixon's policies generally favored reducing government spending and encouraging self-reliance, so he would likely disagree with the idea that current benefits do not provide enough support. 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: More

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,432 voters that identify as Republican.

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