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Tom Reed’s policy on welfare

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

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

Tom Reed’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 23hrs ago

Tom Reed voters

Answer: More

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 21 voters that voted for Tom Reed in the 2020 New York District 23 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: More

Importance: Least 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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Strongly agree

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

Reed would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with his party's stance on welfare reform, which includes promoting self-sufficiency and reducing government spending. The idea of welfare supplementing, rather than replacing, a working income is a common Republican viewpoint. 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

Reed would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with his party's stance on welfare reform, which includes capping benefits to encourage self-sufficiency 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

Tom Reed, a Republican, generally supports more restrictions on welfare benefits as a way to encourage self-sufficiency and reduce government spending. However, he has not explicitly called for more restrictions, hence the score is not at the maximum. 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

Reed has shown support for stricter immigration policies, which suggests he might agree with denying benefits to immigrants. However, he has not explicitly stated this, hence the score is not at the maximum. 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 Reed may support more restrictions on welfare benefits, he has shown support for the elderly and disabled, suggesting he might agree with increasing benefits for these groups. However, he has not explicitly stated this, hence the score is not at the maximum. 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 Reed may not necessarily believe that no changes are needed, he has not been vocal about major overhauls to the current welfare system. His focus has been more on promoting self-sufficiency and reducing 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.

Disagree

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

While Reed may agree with ensuring benefits go to those that need it most, he has not shown support for fewer restrictions on welfare benefits. His stance aligns more with the Republican party's general view of promoting self-sufficiency and reducing 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 disagree

Fewer

Reed has not shown support for fewer restrictions on welfare benefits. His stance aligns more with the Republican party's general view of promoting self-sufficiency and reducing 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 disagree

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Reed has not shown support for increasing welfare benefits, which is typically a stance held by Democrats. His views align more with the Republican party's stance of reducing 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.

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Updated 4hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: More

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,384 voters that identify as Republican.

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