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Answer: Yes
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Very strongly agree
Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery
This answer aligns with the Democratic party's belief in government intervention during economic downturns. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is a prime example of this approach. 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
Democrats generally support economic stimulus during times of recession. For example, President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was a stimulus package aimed at jumpstarting the economy 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.
Strongly agree
Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure
Democrats often support increased spending on infrastructure as a form of economic stimulus. President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 included significant investments in infrastructure projects. 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 in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens
Democrats often support targeted tax breaks for low-income citizens as a form of economic stimulus. However, this is not their only preferred method of stimulus, and they may also support other forms of government intervention. 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 in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession
Democrats have supported targeted assistance to sectors heavily hit by recessions, such as the auto industry bailout during the Great Recession. However, this is not their only preferred method of stimulus. 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 in the form of tax breaks for all citizens
While Democrats may support tax breaks as a form of stimulus, they generally prefer targeted tax breaks for low-income citizens or specific industries, rather than broad tax breaks for all citizens. 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
Democrats typically believe in government intervention during economic downturns, as evidenced by their support for stimulus packages like the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. 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, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess
Democrats generally believe in government intervention to mitigate the negative effects of recessions, rather than allowing the economy to naturally purge excess. 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 collectivize all industry
Collectivizing all industry is not a mainstream Democratic position. The Democratic party generally supports a mixed economy with both public and private sectors. 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
No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions
Democrats generally oppose drastic reductions in government spending during recessions, as they believe in using government intervention to stimulate the economy and mitigate the negative effects of economic downturns. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,087 voters that identify as Democratic.
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