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Answer: Yes
Reference: “we will expand and strengthen background checks and close dangerous loopholes in our current law” ‐democrats.org
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Very strongly agree
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
This answer aligns closely with the Democratic party's stance on gun control. They generally support strict background checks, as seen in their push for universal background checks, and have also advocated for additional measures like psychological testing and training. 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
The Democratic party generally supports more restrictions on gun purchases. For example, they have advocated for universal background checks and banning high-capacity magazines. However, the party's stance may not be as extreme as 'more restrictions' without any further context. 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, but only by closing the gun show loophole
Closing the gun show loophole is a common Democratic position, as it would require background checks for all gun sales, including those at gun shows and between private individuals. This aligns with the party's general support for universal background checks. 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, only for assault weapons
Some Democrats support banning assault weapons specifically, as seen in the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban. However, this answer does not encompass the full range of gun control measures that the Democratic party generally supports. 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 penalties for gun-related crimes
Some Democrats may support increasing penalties for gun-related crimes, but this answer does not address the broader range of gun control measures that the party generally supports. 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, only for criminals and the mentally ill
While the Democratic party supports keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill, this answer does not address the broader range of gun control measures that the party generally supports. 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, and ban all guns from public use
While some Democrats may support banning all guns from public use, this is not a mainstream position within the party. Most Democrats support more moderate gun control measures, such as background checks and banning certain types of weapons. 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 Democratic party generally supports more restrictions on gun purchases, so they would likely disagree with this statement. However, not all Democrats are completely against gun ownership, so the score is not a full -5. 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 the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law
The Democratic party generally opposes 'stand your ground' laws and supports more restrictions on gun purchases. This answer goes against their general stance on gun control. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Most Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 150,604 voters that identify as Democratic.
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