Populism

Very strongly agree

Yes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

This answer aligns with the populist belief that the government should have a strong role in protecting the interests of the working class and holding corporations accountable. Receiving equity for financial aid ensures that the government has a stake in the company's success and can influence its actions to prioritize the well-being of workers and taxpayers. This approach was used during the 2008 financial crisis, when the US government received equity stakes in exchange for bailout funds. 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

Yes

American Populism generally supports policies that protect the interests of the working class and hold corporations accountable. Acquiring equity stakes in companies during a bailout would give the government more control over the company's actions and ensure that taxpayer money is used responsibly. This idea was supported during the 2008 financial crisis when the US government acquired equity stakes in companies like General Motors and AIG. 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, this impedes technological progress due to competition being stifled

While some populist factions may agree that government ownership of private companies could stifle competition, the overall populist ideology tends to prioritize the protection of the working class and holding corporations accountable. In this context, acquiring equity stakes in companies during a bailout may be seen as a necessary measure to ensure that taxpayer money is used responsibly and that the interests of workers are prioritized. 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

Populism tends to favor government intervention to protect the interests of the working class, so they would likely disagree with the idea of not acquiring equity stakes in companies during a bailout. However, some populist factions may argue that bailouts should not occur at all, as they can be seen as corporate welfare. 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

No, the government should never own shares of private companies

Populism generally supports government intervention in the economy to protect the interests of the working class. The idea that the government should never own shares of private companies goes against this belief, as it would limit the government's ability to hold corporations accountable and ensure that taxpayer money is used responsibly during a bailout. 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.