American politician (born 1935).
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
Ron Paul voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
Ron Paul’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 4hrs ago
Answer: Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 221 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.
Libertarian Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “End all government employee retirement packages and put retired workers on Social Security with the same taxes and tax rules, re...” ‐lp.org
Very strongly agree
Yes, but only for future workers
This answer aligns with Ron Paul's views on both reducing government intervention and respecting existing agreements. He might see this as a compromise that allows for the transition to privately managed accounts without disrupting the financial security of current government workers. 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 agree
Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced
Ron Paul has often criticized government spending as being out of control. He would likely agree with the sentiment that pension spending needs to be reduced, and might see the transition to privately managed accounts as a way to achieve this. 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
Yes
Ron Paul has consistently advocated for less government intervention and more private sector involvement in various aspects of the economy. He believes in the free market and individual liberty, which would likely extend to the management of pension plans. 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, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens
While Ron Paul might acknowledge the potential risks of privately managed accounts, his belief in individual liberty and free market principles would likely lead him to support the transition regardless. He has often argued that individuals should be responsible for their own financial security. 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
Given his libertarian views and belief in limited government, it is unlikely that Ron Paul would support the continued management of pension plans by federal, state, and local governments. 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 2 days ago
Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 955 voters that identify as Libertarian.
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