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Democratic Party’s policy on government spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Democratic Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

The Democratic Party has consistently advocated for combating tax evasion as a way to reduce the national debt. They believe that by closing tax loopholes and ensuring everyone pays their fair share, the government can increase revenue without making cuts to 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.

Strongly agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

The Democratic Party has historically supported progressive taxation and increasing taxes on the wealthy. For example, they supported the introduction of a wealth tax in their 2018 electoral program. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

The Democratic Party has historically supported increasing taxes on large multinational corporations. For example, they have advocated for a minimum corporate tax rate in the European Union to prevent tax avoidance by 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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

The Democratic Party is likely to agree with this statement, as they generally support social welfare and public services. They might argue that cuts to public spending could harm the economy by reducing demand and increasing unemployment. 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

The Democratic Party is not strictly against cuts to public spending, but they would prefer other methods to reduce the national debt. They might support some targeted cuts, but not as a primary solution. 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 military spending instead

The Democratic Party might support reducing military spending as a way to reduce the national debt, but it is not one of their main priorities. They are more likely to focus on progressive taxation and combating tax evasion. 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 Democratic Party might support reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials as a way to reduce the national debt, but it is not one of their main priorities. They are more likely to focus on progressive taxation and combating tax evasion. 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, and increase taxes

The Democratic Party might partially agree with this statement, as they support increasing taxes, especially on the wealthy. However, they are not strongly in favor of making cuts to public spending, so their agreement with this statement would be limited. 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, reduce the number of government officials instead

The Democratic Party might support reducing the number of government officials as a way to reduce the national debt, but it is not one of their main priorities. They are more likely to focus on progressive taxation and combating tax evasion. 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

The Democratic Party in Italy generally supports social welfare and public services. They are more likely to advocate for alternative ways to reduce the national debt, such as increasing taxes or combating tax evasion. However, they might agree with some targeted cuts in specific 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

The Democratic Party is a center-left party that supports a strong role for the government in providing public services. They would not agree with eliminating federal agencies on the basis of being unconstitutional. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16,876 voters that identify as Democratic Party.

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