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Answer: No
Reference: “Republicans vote to block Washington, D.C.'s new marijuana decriminalization law” ‐drugpolicy.org
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Strongly agree
No
The Republican party has traditionally been against decriminalizing drug use, supporting the War on Drugs and advocating for stricter drug laws. This stance is still prevalent among many Republicans, although there is some variation within the party. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws
Many Republicans have historically supported tougher drug laws, such as mandatory minimum sentences and the War on Drugs. However, there has been a shift in recent years with some Republicans advocating for criminal justice reform and a more nuanced approach to drug policy. 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 increase punishment for drug dealers
The Republican party has often advocated for stricter penalties for drug dealers as part of their tough-on-crime stance. However, there is some variation within the party, with some Republicans supporting more nuanced approaches to drug policy. 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, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation
Some Republicans have supported increased funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation, recognizing the need for a more comprehensive approach to drug policy. However, this stance is not universally held within the party. 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, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana
There has been a growing acceptance of marijuana decriminalization among some Republicans, particularly for medical use. However, this stance is not universally held within the party, and many Republicans still oppose decriminalizing even medicinal marijuana. 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, for most but not all drugs
While the Republican party has not traditionally been in favor of decriminalizing most drugs, there has been a growing acceptance of marijuana decriminalization among some Republicans, particularly for medical use. 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
Historically, the Republican party has been against the decriminalization of drug use, often advocating for stricter drug laws and enforcement. However, there has been a slight shift in recent years with some Republicans supporting marijuana decriminalization. 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 retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time
The Republican party has not generally supported retroactively reducing sentences for drug offenses. However, there has been some bipartisan support for criminal justice reform, such as the First Step Act, which included some provisions for sentence reductions. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 20,941 voters that identify as Republican.
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