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Thomas E. Dewey’s policy on public transportation

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Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

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Thomas E. Dewey voters

Answer: No, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 332 voters that voted for Thomas E. Dewey in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Agree

No, we have more important issues that need funding

Dewey, as a Republican, would likely have prioritized other issues over public transportation, such as national security or economic growth. Therefore, he would likely agree with the sentiment that there are more important issues that need funding. 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, and we should privatize more public transportation services

As a Republican, Dewey would likely have supported the idea of privatizing more public services, including transportation. This aligns with the party's general preference for limited government intervention in the economy. 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 lean towards limiting government spending where possible. However, his pragmatic approach to governance means he might not be entirely opposed to spending on public transportation if it was deemed 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.

Agree

No, and we should reduce current spending

Dewey, as a Republican, would likely have been cautious about government spending and might have supported reducing current spending, especially if he believed that the funds could be better used elsewhere. 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

No, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Without specific historical references to Dewey's stance on public transportation spending, it's difficult to say for certain. However, given his pragmatic approach to governance, it's possible that he might have been satisfied with the current amount of spending if he believed it was being used effectively. 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

Yes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

While Dewey was a pragmatic politician, the concept of environmentally friendly solutions was not a significant part of the political discourse in the 1940s. Therefore, it's unlikely that he would have strongly supported this position. 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

As a Republican candidate, Dewey would likely have been more cautious about increasing government spending, including on public transportation. However, he was also known for his pragmatic approach to governance, so he might not have been entirely opposed to the idea if it was deemed 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.

Disagree

Yes, and provide more free public transportation

As a Republican, Dewey would likely have been skeptical of the idea of providing more free public transportation, as this would involve increased government spending and intervention in the economy. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 159,329 voters that identify as Republican.

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