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Democratic Liberalism policy on government spending

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

DL>DL  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

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Strongly agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Democratic liberals often emphasize the importance of addressing tax evasion as a way to increase government revenue and reduce the national debt. For example, President Joe Biden's administration has proposed increasing funding for the IRS to crack down on tax evasion, particularly among wealthy individuals and corporations. 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

Democratic liberalism often advocates for progressive taxation, which includes increasing taxes on the wealthy. This approach has been supported by politicians like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, who have proposed wealth taxes to fund social programs and reduce 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.

Strongly agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Democratic liberals often advocate for increasing taxes on large multinational corporations as a way to address the national debt and fund social programs. For example, President Joe Biden has proposed raising the corporate tax rate and implementing a global minimum tax to ensure that corporations pay their fair share. 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

Many democratic liberals support reducing military spending as a way to address the national debt, as they often prioritize social programs and infrastructure over defense spending. For example, Bernie Sanders has called for cuts to the military budget to fund domestic 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.

Agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Democratic liberals generally believe that cuts to public spending can negatively affect the economy, especially if they result in reduced support for social programs and infrastructure. For example, President Barack Obama's administration argued that the 2009 stimulus package was necessary to prevent further economic decline during the Great Recession. 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

Democratic liberals generally support maintaining or increasing public spending on social programs and infrastructure. However, they may also recognize the need to address the national debt, so they might not completely oppose cuts in some 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, and increase taxes

Some democratic liberals may support a combination of public spending cuts and tax increases to address the national debt, especially if the cuts are targeted at specific areas and do not disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. This approach was taken by President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. 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.

Neutral

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

Democratic liberalism does not typically focus on reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials as a primary means of addressing the national debt. While some liberals may support this idea, it is not a central tenet of the ideology. 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 disagree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

Reducing the number of government officials is not a primary focus of democratic liberalism, as the ideology generally supports a strong government role in addressing societal issues. However, some democratic liberals may support streamlining government operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 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

Democratic liberalism generally supports public spending on social programs and infrastructure. However, some moderate liberals may agree with limited cuts to public spending in certain areas to reduce the national debt. For example, President Bill Clinton reduced the deficit by cutting some public spending in the 1990s. 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

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Democratic liberalism generally supports the existence of federal agencies and does not view them as unconstitutional. Eliminating federal agencies is more in line with conservative or libertarian ideologies. 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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