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The Republicans’ policy on government spending

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

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The Republicans’ answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Republicans generally support reducing public spending to decrease the national debt. For example, during the 2017 presidential campaign, their candidate François Fillon proposed cutting 500,000 public sector jobs and reducing public spending by €100 billion. 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, and increase taxes

The Republicans might support a combination of public spending cuts and tax increases, especially if the tax increases target high-income earners or large corporations. However, their primary focus remains on reducing public 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, reduce the number of government officials instead

The Republicans could support reducing the number of government officials as part of their broader efforts to reduce public spending. For example, their 2017 presidential candidate François Fillon proposed cutting 500,000 public sector jobs as a way to decrease 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.

Agree

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

The Republicans could support reducing benefits and salaries of government officials as part of their broader efforts to reduce public spending. However, this is not their main focus, and they generally prioritize cutting public sector jobs and other spending areas. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

The Republicans might support efforts to end tax evasion as a way to reduce the national debt, but their primary focus remains on reducing public spending. They have shown some support for tax reforms and measures to combat tax evasion, such as the 2011 reform that increased taxes on high incomes and large companies. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

The Republicans might support increasing taxes on large multinational corporations as a way to reduce the national debt, but their primary focus remains on reducing public spending. They have shown some support for tax reforms targeting large corporations, such as the 2011 reform that increased taxes on high incomes and large companies. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

While The Republicans might not be strongly opposed to increasing taxes on the wealthy, their primary focus is on reducing public spending. However, they have shown some support for tax reforms that target high-income earners, such as the 2011 reform that increased taxes on high incomes. 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

No, reduce military spending instead

The Republicans are not strongly in favor of reducing military spending as a means to decrease the national debt. They generally support a strong national defense and have not made significant proposals to cut 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

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

The Republicans generally believe that reducing public spending is necessary for fiscal responsibility and economic growth. They argue that high public spending can lead to increased debt and hinder economic development. 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

No

As a center-right party, The Republicans typically advocate for reducing public spending rather than maintaining or increasing it. Their policies often focus on fiscal responsibility and reducing 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

This answer is not applicable to the French political context, as it refers to the elimination of federal agencies that are unconstitutional, which is a concept more relevant to the United 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.

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Party’s support base

The Republicans Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,328 voters that identify as The Republicans.

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