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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

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

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Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 162 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “WASHINGTON — A top Republican wants the federal government to spend half a billion dollars so states can make people on food sta...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

While Nixon was tough on drugs, he also advocated for treatment and rehabilitation programs. This suggests he might support drug testing coupled with treatment for those who test positive. 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

Nixon was known for his 'War on Drugs' policy, which suggests he might support drug testing for welfare recipients. However, there's no specific historical evidence that he advocated for this policy. 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 immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Nixon's tough stance on drugs suggests he might support terminating benefits for those who test positive. However, there's no specific historical evidence that he advocated for this policy. 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, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While Nixon was tough on drugs, there's no specific historical evidence that he advocated for widespread drug testing of all government employees and politicians. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Nixon's 'War on Drugs' was not specifically targeted at those with a criminal history related to drug abuse, suggesting he might not support this limited approach to drug testing. 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

Given Nixon's strong stance on drugs, it's unlikely he would oppose drug testing for welfare recipients. 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, this is a waste of time and money

Nixon's 'War on Drugs' was a major policy initiative, suggesting he would not view drug testing as a waste of time and money. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Nixon expanded social welfare programs during his presidency, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), so it's unlikely he would support ending all social welfare programs. 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: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 35,141 voters that identify as Republican.

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