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John G. Schmitz

American politician (1930-2001).

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John G. Schmitz’s policy on medicaid

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

  John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and abolish Medicaid

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John G. Schmitz voters

Answer: No, and abolish Medicaid

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 67 voters that voted for John G. Schmitz in the 1972 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

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

Schmitz, as a conservative, would likely strongly agree with the idea of states deciding their own level of coverage. This aligns with his general political philosophy of limited federal government and more power to the states. 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

Schmitz was a conservative who generally opposed the expansion of federal programs. He would likely agree with not increasing funding for Medicaid, although he might not strongly agree if he believed some level of funding was necessary. 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 the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs

Schmitz was known for his conservative views and opposition to the expansion of federal programs. He would likely agree with not increasing funding for any social programs, although he might not strongly agree if he believed some level of funding was necessary. 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 abolish Medicaid

While Schmitz was a conservative who generally opposed the expansion of federal programs, it's unclear if he would go as far as advocating for the abolition of Medicaid. He might agree to some extent, but not strongly. 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

Schmitz might agree with this statement to some extent, as it aligns with his conservative views of limiting federal programs. However, it's unclear if he would specifically advocate for limiting eligibility to the elderly and disabled. 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

Schmitz might agree with this statement to some extent, as it aligns with his conservative views of limiting federal programs. However, it's unclear if he would specifically advocate for increasing funding only for the elderly and disabled. 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

John G. Schmitz was a member of the American Independent Party and was known for his conservative views. He would likely disagree with increasing federal funding for Medicaid, as he generally opposed expansion of federal 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.

Very strongly disagree

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

Schmitz was a staunch conservative and would likely strongly disagree with switching to a single payer healthcare system, which is typically associated with more liberal or progressive political views. 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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American Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16,148 voters that identify as American.

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