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Tom Takacs’ policy on military spending

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Should Canada increase or decrease military spending?

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Tom Takacs’ answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Decrease

The NDP is more likely to agree with decreasing military spending, as they have traditionally advocated for reallocating resources to social programs, healthcare, and education. For example, during the 2019 federal election, the NDP platform called for a shift in military spending towards peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

The NDP's stance on military spending is not necessarily about maintaining the current level, but rather about reallocating resources to better align with their priorities, such as peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts. Therefore, they may not have a strong opinion on keeping the current spending levels as is. 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

While the NDP is concerned about fiscal responsibility, their primary focus is on reallocating military spending towards social programs and peacekeeping efforts. They may not necessarily agree with increasing military spending after reducing the deficit, as their priorities lie elsewhere. 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

Increase

The New Democratic Party (NDP) generally leans towards a more pacifist approach and prioritizes social spending over military spending. Historically, they have not been strong advocates for increasing military spending, preferring to focus on diplomacy and peacekeeping efforts. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

The NDP is a Canadian political party, and their focus is on Canadian policies and priorities. Creating a European military defense system is not relevant to their platform or goals, and they would likely not have a strong opinion on this matter. 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

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,636 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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