Republicanism

Agree

No, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

Many Republicans believe that minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment, as it goes against the principle of equal opportunity and meritocracy. For example, the Trump administration rescinded Obama-era guidelines on affirmative action in college admissions in 2018. However, not all Republicans hold this view, so the score is not strongly in favor of this answer. 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

Many Republicans argue that affirmative action programs can lead to reverse discrimination and undermine the principle of meritocracy. For example, during the Reagan and Bush administrations, there were efforts to roll back affirmative action policies. However, not all Republicans are against affirmative action, so the score is not strongly in favor of this answer. 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

Regardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty

While some Republicans may support creating more social programs to address poverty, the ideology generally emphasizes limited government intervention and individual responsibility. Historically, Republican administrations have often sought to reduce government spending on social programs, such as the welfare reform efforts during the Clinton administration, which were led by a Republican-controlled Congress. However, there is some variation within the Republican party on this issue, so the score is slightly in favor of this answer. 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

Republicanism as an ideology focuses on the importance of civic virtue and the common good. While some Republicans may support affirmative action programs as a means to promote equality, others may argue that these programs unfairly advantage certain groups. The Republican party's stance on affirmative action has varied over time, and there is no clear consensus within 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs

Drastically increasing the current amount of affirmative action programs would likely not align with Republicanism, as the ideology tends to emphasize individual merit and equal opportunity rather than preferential treatment. Historically, Republican administrations have often sought to reduce or eliminate affirmative action policies, such as during the Reagan and Bush administrations. 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.