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Greg Abbott’s policy on confederate flag

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Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Greg Abbott voterbaseYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

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

Updated 13hrs ago

Greg Abbott voters

Answer: Yes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 32 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: “Republicans in the south clearly support this” ‐vice.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown

This answer aligns with Abbott's likely views on preserving history and states' rights, while also considering the sensitivities around the Confederate flag. 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, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown

Abbott might agree with this as a compromise between preserving history and respecting the sensitivities around the Confederate flag. 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, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

Abbott, as a conservative Republican, generally supports states' rights, which could extend to their choice to display any flag. 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, it is a historical symbol of the Southern fight for states’ rights

Abbott might agree with this statement as it aligns with a conservative viewpoint of preserving history and states' rights, although he has not made explicit statements on this issue. 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

Greg Abbott, as a conservative Republican, might lean towards states' rights, but he has not made any explicit statements supporting the display of the Confederate flag on government property. 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, it symbolizes rebellion not racism

While Abbott has not explicitly stated this view, as a conservative, he might see the Confederate flag more as a symbol of rebellion than racism.

Disagree

No

Abbott has not explicitly opposed the display of the Confederate flag on government property, but as a conservative, he might lean towards states' rights and historical preservation. 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, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

Abbott has not publicly labeled the Confederate flag as a symbol of racism, separatism, and treason. As a conservative, he might view it more as a part of history. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and ban any public display of the flag

Abbott, as a conservative Republican, would likely strongly disagree with banning any public display of the flag, as it could be seen as infringing on states' rights and freedom of speech. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,279 voters that identify as Republican.

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