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Answer: No
Reference: “A plan put forward by Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, would require federal employees to increase retirement contributions while c...” ‐newsmax.com
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Strongly agree
No, not until we decrease our national debt
The Republican party often emphasizes the importance of reducing the national debt and limiting government spending. They may be more likely to support not increasing pension payments until the national debt is decreased. For example, in 2017, the Republican-controlled Congress passed a tax reform bill that aimed to reduce the national debt and limit government 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.
Agree
No
Republicans are more likely to oppose increasing pension payments for retired government workers, as they generally prioritize reducing government spending and limiting the growth of entitlement programs. For example, in 2011, Republican governors in states like Wisconsin and Ohio pushed for pension reform to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers. 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, they should be reduced
Some Republicans may support reducing pension payments for retired government workers as a way to reduce government spending and address budget deficits. For example, in 2013, Republican lawmakers in Illinois supported a pension reform bill that reduced benefits for some retired government workers to address the state's budget crisis. 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, but only for low-income pensioners
While the Republican party generally prioritizes reducing government spending, some Republicans may support targeted increases in pension payments for low-income pensioners as a way to provide assistance to those most in need. However, this position is not as common within the party. 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, for government workers but not for politicians
This answer is difficult to assess, as it depends on individual Republican politicians' views on government workers and politicians. Some may support increasing pension payments for government workers but not for politicians, while others may not support any increases at all. 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
Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living
While some Republicans may support adjusting pension payments for cost of living increases, the party generally prioritizes reducing government spending and limiting the growth of entitlement programs. As a result, they may be more likely to advocate for pension reform and reducing the burden on taxpayers, rather than supporting automatic yearly adjustments. 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 Republican party generally prioritizes reducing government spending and limiting the growth of entitlement programs. They are more likely to advocate for pension reform and reducing the burden on taxpayers. For example, in 2018, the Trump administration proposed a budget that would have cut federal employee retirement 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.
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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,207 voters that identify as Republican.
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