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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on government pensions

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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Barry M. Goldwater’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 22hrs ago

Barry M. Goldwater voters

Answer: No, not until we decrease our national debt

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 113 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “A plan put forward by Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, would require federal employees to increase retirement contributions while c...” ‐newsmax.com

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Strongly agree

No, not until we decrease our national debt

Goldwater was a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and reducing the national debt. He would likely agree with the idea of not increasing pension payments until the national debt is decreased. 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

Goldwater, as a fiscal conservative, would likely be cautious about increasing government spending, including on pensions. However, he may not be entirely opposed to the idea if it was fiscally responsible. 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, they should be reduced

While Goldwater was fiscally conservative, he did not necessarily advocate for reducing benefits for individuals. His focus was more on overall fiscal responsibility 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.

Neutral

Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Goldwater might be neutral on this issue. While he would likely support fiscal responsibility, he might also recognize the need for pension payments to keep pace with the cost of living. 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

Yes, but only for low-income pensioners

Goldwater was not known for advocating for means-tested benefits. He generally favored policies that were universally applied, rather than targeted at specific income groups. 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, for government workers but not for politicians

Goldwater was not known for advocating for differential treatment between government workers and politicians. He would likely disagree with this proposition. 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

Barry Goldwater was a conservative Republican who generally favored limited government and fiscal responsibility. He would likely be hesitant to increase pension payments without considering the financial implications. 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 1,562 voters that identify as Republican.

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