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Republicans policy on campaign finance

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Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “WASHINGTON — Just one month after the Supreme Court struck down aggregate campaign contribution limits, Republican Party officia...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

No, this is a violation of free speech

Many Republicans argue that limiting campaign donations is a violation of free speech rights, as seen in their support for the Citizens United decision. They believe that individuals and organizations should be able to spend their money to express their political views without government interference. 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

Many Republicans argue that limiting campaign donations infringes on free speech rights. The Citizens United decision, supported by a Republican-appointed majority, removed limits on corporate and union spending in elections, reflecting this stance. 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, as long as all donations are public knowledge

Some Republicans may support transparency in campaign donations, but the party as a whole has not consistently pushed for this. While they may not oppose public disclosure, they generally prioritize protecting free speech rights in the form of unlimited donations. 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

While some Republicans may support limits on campaign donations, the party as a whole has generally opposed such restrictions. For example, the Republican-appointed majority in the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision removed limits on corporate and union spending in elections. 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, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

While some Republicans may agree with this sentiment, the party as a whole has not supported limiting campaign donations as a means to prevent politicians from being influenced by wealthy donors. They generally prioritize free speech rights over concerns about potential corruption. 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 ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

Republicans generally oppose public funding of elections and banning political donations, as they believe it infringes on free speech rights and could lead to government control over political speech. The party has not supported such measures historically. 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: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,592 voters that identify as Republican.

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