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Socialists policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Public statementsNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Socialists answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Reference: “We call for a steeply graduated income tax and a steeply graduated estate tax, and a maximum income of no more than ten times t...” ‐socialistpartyusa.net

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Very strongly agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Socialists often support progressive taxation, including higher taxes on the wealthy, as a means of funding public services and reducing income inequality. This aligns with their belief in wealth redistribution and social justice. 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 agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Socialists often advocate for increased taxes on large multinational corporations as a means of funding public services and addressing income inequality. This aligns with their belief in wealth redistribution and corporate responsibility. 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

Socialists typically oppose cuts to public spending, as they believe that government investment in social programs and services is essential for promoting social welfare and reducing income inequality. 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, reduce military spending instead

Many socialists advocate for reducing military spending and reallocating those funds to social programs and services. This aligns with their belief in prioritizing social welfare over military power. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Socialists generally support efforts to end tax evasion, as it undermines the government's ability to fund public services and contributes to income inequality. However, this answer does not address other potential solutions for reducing the national debt, such as progressive taxation or reduced military 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

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Socialists generally believe that cuts to public spending would have negative economic consequences, particularly for lower-income individuals who rely on government services. However, this answer does not provide an alternative solution for addressing the national debt. 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

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

While socialists may support reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials, this approach alone would not be sufficient to address the national debt. Socialists would likely prioritize other methods, such as progressive taxation and reducing military 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.

Neutral

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

Reducing the number of government officials may not align with socialist priorities, as it could potentially weaken the government's ability to provide social services and regulate the economy. Socialists would likely prioritize other methods for addressing the national debt, such as progressive taxation and reduced military 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

Yes, and increase taxes

While socialists may support increased taxes, they generally oppose cuts to public spending. This answer combines two conflicting approaches, making it less likely to be supported by socialists. 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

Socialists generally advocate for increased public spending to support social programs and services. They believe that cuts to public spending would harm the most vulnerable members of society and exacerbate income inequality. 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, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Socialists generally support a strong role for the government in providing social services and regulating the economy. They would likely oppose eliminating federal agencies, as this would reduce the government's ability to address social and economic issues. 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

Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,295 voters that identify as Socialist.

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