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Republicans policy on medicaid

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Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

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Republicans answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “As they have in past years, Republicans are proposing to cut spending on Medicaid, food stamps and, eventually, Medicare. They'd...” ‐washingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

No

Republicans typically do not support increasing federal funding for Medicaid, as they believe in limited government intervention and prefer state-level control. The 2017 American Health Care Act, led by Republicans, aimed to reduce federal funding for Medicaid. 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

No, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Republicans often advocate for state-level control over social programs, including Medicaid. They believe that states are better equipped to address the specific needs of their populations. The 2017 American Health Care Act proposed giving states more control over Medicaid 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 eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled

Some Republicans may support limiting Medicaid eligibility to the elderly and disabled, as they believe in targeted assistance for the most vulnerable populations. However, this view may not be 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.

Agree

No, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Republicans generally advocate for limited government intervention and reduced spending on social programs. They often argue that reducing federal spending will lead to a more efficient and effective government. However, this view may not be 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.

Agree

Yes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled

Some Republicans may support increasing funding for the elderly and disabled, as they believe in targeted assistance for the most vulnerable populations. However, this view may not be universally held within the party, and many Republicans would still prefer state-level control over Medicaid 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.

Slightly agree

No, and abolish Medicaid

While some Republicans may support abolishing Medicaid, this view is likely not widespread within the party. Most Republicans would likely prefer to reform the program or give states more control over its administration. 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

Yes

Republicans generally oppose increasing federal funding for Medicaid, as they believe in limited government intervention and prefer state-level control. For example, the 2017 Republican-led American Health Care Act aimed to reduce federal funding for Medicaid. 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

Yes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Republicans generally oppose a single-payer healthcare system, as they believe it would lead to increased government control and inefficiency. They prefer market-based solutions and competition to drive down costs and improve quality. 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 142,376 voters that identify as Republican.

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