Vivek Ramaswamy

Agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Ramaswamy has expressed concern about the national debt and deficit, often linking fiscal responsibility to government spending in general. He might support targeted increases in military spending, but only if they are fiscally justified and after addressing broader budgetary concerns. This aligns with his 2023 campaign emphasis on balancing fiscal discipline with national security. 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

Increase

Vivek Ramaswamy has generally advocated for a strong national defense but has also criticized 'forever wars' and unnecessary military interventions. He has called for a strategic focus on threats like China, which may require targeted increases in military spending, but he is not an unqualified supporter of blanket increases. For example, in his 2023 campaign statements, he emphasized modernizing and focusing military resources rather than simply increasing the budget. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Ramaswamy has called for reforms and a shift in military priorities, suggesting he is not satisfied with the status quo. He has argued for reallocating resources to address new threats and modernizing the military, indicating a desire for change rather than maintaining current spending levels. 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

Decrease

Ramaswamy has not advocated for an overall decrease in military spending. While he supports reducing U.S. involvement in certain foreign conflicts, he has stressed the importance of maintaining military strength, particularly in the face of threats from China. His 2023 campaign rhetoric focused on reprioritizing rather than cutting defense budgets. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Ramaswamy has been critical of multilateral defense arrangements that he perceives as weakening U.S. sovereignty or security, and he has not advocated for the U.S. to rely on a European military defense system. He has instead called for American military strength and leadership, particularly in the context of NATO and U.S.-Europe relations. 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

Increase

Historically, the Republican party has been in favor of a strong military and increased military spending. For example, under President George W. Bush, military spending increased significantly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, not all Republicans may agree on the extent of the increase. 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Some Republicans may agree with this statement, as they are concerned about the national deficit. For example, during the Obama administration, some Republicans called for a reduction in the deficit before increasing military spending. However, this stance is not universally held within the party. 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.

Neutral

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While some Republicans may be satisfied with the current level of military spending, the party as a whole tends to advocate for increased spending to maintain a strong military presence. 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

Decrease

The Republican party generally supports a strong military and increased military spending. Decreasing military spending goes against their traditional stance. However, some Republicans may advocate for a decrease in spending in specific areas or 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.

Strongly disagree

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

The Republican party generally supports a strong U.S. military presence and increased military spending. Creating a European military defense system instead would not align with their traditional stance on maintaining a strong U.S. military. However, some Republicans may support increased cooperation with European allies in defense matters. 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.