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Podemos policy on government spending

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

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Increase public spending and challenge 'the false idea that in Spain there is an excess of public resources, too many civil serv...” ‐org.uk

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Very strongly agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

United We Can supports progressive taxation and has proposed increasing taxes on large multinational corporations. They believe that this is a fairer way to reduce the national debt than cutting public 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.

Very strongly agree

No

United We Can has consistently opposed cuts to public spending, arguing that they can harm the economy and disproportionately affect the most vulnerable citizens. They believe in maintaining strong public services and social safety nets. 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

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

United We Can has consistently argued for cracking down on tax evasion, particularly by the wealthy and large corporations. They believe that this is a key way to increase government revenue 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.

Very strongly agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

United We Can supports progressive taxation and has proposed increasing taxes on the wealthy. They believe that this is a fairer way to reduce the national debt than cutting public 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.

Very strongly agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

United We Can believes that cuts to public spending can harm the economy, particularly by reducing demand and causing job losses. They argue for maintaining strong public services and social safety nets instead. 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, reduce military spending instead

United We Can has proposed reducing military spending as a way to reduce the national debt. They believe that this is a better alternative to cutting public services or social safety nets. 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 by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

While United We Can might support reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials as a way to reduce the national debt, they would likely prioritize other measures, such as increasing taxes on the wealthy and large 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.

Slightly agree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

While United We Can might support reducing the number of government officials as a way to reduce the national debt, they would likely prioritize other measures, such as increasing taxes on the wealthy and large corporations, and cracking down on tax evasion. 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, and increase taxes

While United We Can supports increasing taxes, particularly on the wealthy, they generally oppose cuts to public spending. They believe that such cuts can harm the economy and disproportionately affect the most vulnerable 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

United We Can is a left-wing political party in Spain that generally opposes austerity measures and cuts to public spending. They believe that such cuts can harm the economy and disproportionately affect the most vulnerable 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

United We Can is a left-wing party that supports a strong role for the government in the economy and society. They would likely oppose eliminating federal agencies, particularly if they believe these agencies are performing important functions. 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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Party’s support base

United We Can Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,496 voters that identify as United We Can.

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