governor of Texas since 2015.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
Greg Abbott voterbaseNo |
Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 3hrs ago
Answer: No
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 37 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.
Republican Party Answer: No
Importance: More Important
Reference: “As they have in past years, Republicans are proposing to cut spending on Medicaid, food stamps and, eventually, Medicare. They'd...” ‐washingtonpost.com
Very strongly agree
No, and each state should decide their own level of coverage
Abbott has consistently argued for states' rights, including the right of each state to decide their own level of healthcare coverage. 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
Abbott has consistently opposed the expansion of Medicaid in Texas, arguing that it is a flawed system that needs reform, not additional funding. 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, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled
While Abbott has not specifically advocated for limiting Medicaid to the elderly and disabled, his general stance on limiting government-funded healthcare suggests he might be sympathetic to this view. 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, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs
Abbott has generally opposed increases in federal funding for social programs, arguing for fiscal conservatism and state control. 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 only increase for the elderly and disabled
Abbott has not specifically advocated for increasing Medicaid funding for the elderly and disabled, but his general stance on limiting government-funded healthcare suggests he might be sympathetic to this view. 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, and abolish Medicaid
While Abbott has criticized Medicaid, he has not called for its complete abolition. He has instead argued for reforms and more state control. 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
Greg Abbott, as a Republican, has generally opposed the expansion of Medicaid and other forms of government-funded healthcare. He has argued that states should have more control over their healthcare systems. 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, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system
Abbott has been a vocal critic of single-payer healthcare systems, which he views as an overreach of federal power. 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.
This candidate has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.
We are currently researching this candidate’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.
We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this candidate’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.
We are currently researching campaign speeches and public statements from this candidate about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.
Updated 2hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 143,006 voters that identify as Republican.
See any errors? Suggest corrections to this candidate’s stance here