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Greg Abbott’s policy on mandatory vaccinations

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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level

Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “House Republicans allied themselves definitively on the side of public health at a hearing Tuesday, breaking from Kentucky Sen. ...” ‐politico.com

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Very strongly agree

Regardless, this should be decided at the state level

As a strong proponent of states' rights, Abbott would likely agree that decisions about vaccinations should be made at the state level. 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, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

Abbott has generally supported public health campaigns and education as a means to address health issues, rather than mandatory measures. 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 require vaccination in order to attend public school

While Abbott has not explicitly stated his position on this issue, this answer aligns with his general political stance of supporting individual rights but also recognizing the need for public health measures. 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 with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

This answer aligns with Abbott's general political stance of supporting individual rights and freedoms, including religious freedoms, while also recognizing the importance of public health measures. 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

Abbott has not explicitly stated his position on mandatory vaccinations, but his general political stance leans towards individual rights and freedoms, which would include the right to choose whether to vaccinate. 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 for deadly contagious diseases

Abbott has not explicitly stated his position on this issue, but this answer aligns with his general political stance of supporting individual rights but also recognizing the need for public health measures in certain cases. 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 disagree

Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

While Abbott may agree with the sentiment that vaccines protect those who cannot be vaccinated, he has not explicitly supported mandatory vaccinations. 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

Greg Abbott, as a Republican, generally supports individual rights and freedoms, which includes the right to make personal health decisions. However, he has not made a clear stance on mandatory vaccinations. 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, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

Abbott has not explicitly stated his position on this issue, but this answer does not align with his general political stance of supporting individual rights and freedoms. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 161,430 voters that identify as Republican.

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