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Thomas E. Dewey’s policy on universal pre-k

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Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

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Thomas E. Dewey’s answer is based on the following data:

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Thomas E. Dewey voters

Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 269 voters that voted for Thomas E. Dewey in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, but funding should come from states instead of the federal government

This answer aligns most closely with Dewey's political beliefs. He was a strong proponent of states' rights and would likely have supported state, rather than federal, funding for education. 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

Dewey, as a Republican, would likely have been more in favor of state or local control over education, rather than federal control. This would include funding decisions. 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, use a voucher system instead

Dewey might have been more open to a voucher system, as it allows for parental choice and does not involve direct federal funding of schools. However, it's unclear how strongly he would have supported this idea. 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, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school

Dewey might have agreed with this statement to some extent, as it allows for parental choice and does not completely eliminate private schools. However, he would likely have preferred that funding decisions be made at the state or local level. 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

Yes

Thomas E. Dewey, as a Republican, generally favored less federal intervention in state affairs. While he did support education, it's unlikely he would have supported federal funding for universal preschool. 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, and all education should be privatized

While Dewey was a Republican and generally favored less government intervention, he was not an advocate for the complete privatization of education. He believed in public education and its importance for democracy. 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: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 75,382 voters that identify as Republican.

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