United States Senator from Virginia since 2013.
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Tim Kaine’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: Yes
Reference: “The Affordable Care Act is a critical step in this direction. In addition to extending Medicare's solvency, the Affordable Care ...” ‐senate.gov
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Answer: Yes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 337 voters that voted for Tim Kaine in the 2016 Vice Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “Securing Universal Health Care Democrats believe that health care is a right, not a privilege, and our health care system should...” ‐democrats.org
Very strongly agree
Yes
Tim Kaine has been a vocal supporter of the Affordable Care Act. He has consistently voted against efforts to repeal or weaken the law, and has advocated for strengthening it instead. 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
Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects
Kaine has expressed support for the ACA, but has also acknowledged that there are aspects of the law that could be improved. This suggests that he supports a majority of the plan but not all aspects. 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 allow consumers to choose providers and import pharmaceuticals from other countries
Kaine has advocated for measures to reduce healthcare costs, including allowing consumers to import prescription drugs from other countries. However, this is not his primary focus when it comes to healthcare reform. 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, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better
While Kaine supports the ACA, he has not explicitly advocated for a mandatory single payer system. However, he has shown openness to the idea of a public option, which could be a step towards such a system. 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, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs
While Kaine supports the idea of competition in the healthcare market, he has not advocated for opening the markets so insurers can compete across state lines as a solution to reducing costs. His focus has been more on strengthening the existing ACA framework. 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
No
Kaine has consistently supported the Affordable Care Act and has opposed efforts to repeal it. Therefore, he would strongly 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.
Very strongly disagree
No, government should not be involved in healthcare
Kaine has consistently argued for the role of government in healthcare, particularly through his support of the ACA. He would strongly disagree with the idea that government should not be involved in healthcare. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 141,274 voters that identify as Democratic.
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