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.
Public statementsMore, current benefits should be capped |
Ron Paul’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: More, current benefits should be capped
Reference: “I would wean ourselves off of the welfare state.” ‐ronpaul.com
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Answer: More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 260 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.
Libertarian Party Answer: More
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “"It is time to recognize that welfare cannot be reformed: it should be ended. We should eliminate the entire social welfare sys...” ‐lp.org
Very strongly agree
More, current benefits should be capped
Paul has often argued for fiscal conservatism and reducing government spending. He would likely strongly agree with capping welfare benefits. 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
More
Ron Paul has consistently advocated for a reduction in government spending and has criticized the welfare system for creating dependency. He would likely agree with more restrictions on welfare benefits. 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
More, and deny benefits to immigrants
Paul has often argued for stricter immigration policies and reducing government spending. He would likely agree with denying benefits to immigrants. 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
More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
While Paul is generally against welfare, he has expressed support for reforms that encourage work over dependency. He would likely agree with reforming the system to supplement, rather than replace, a working income. 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
Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most
While Paul is generally against welfare, he has expressed support for reforms that ensure benefits go to those who truly need it. He might agree with fewer restrictions if they are coupled with measures to ensure benefits go to those that need it most. 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
More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled
While Paul is generally against welfare, he has shown some support for targeted aid to the elderly and disabled. He might slightly agree with increasing benefits for these groups while adding more restrictions overall. 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 changes needed
Paul has often argued for a reduction in government intervention and spending, including welfare benefits. He would likely disagree with the idea that no changes are needed. 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
Fewer
Paul has often argued for a reduction in government intervention and spending, including welfare benefits. He would likely disagree with fewer restrictions on welfare benefits. 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
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support
Paul has consistently argued against increasing government spending and has criticized the welfare system. He would likely strongly disagree with the idea that current benefits do not provide enough support. 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 4 days ago
Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: More
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,686 voters that identify as Libertarian.
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