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ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
Barry M. Goldwater’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 22hrs ago
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.
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
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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Updated 14hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,562 voters that identify as Republican.
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