Nordic Model

Agree

Yes

The Nordic Model, with its emphasis on transparency, public trust, and minimizing corruption, would likely support measures to prevent conflicts of interest and the revolving door phenomenon between government and lobbying. Extending the ban to 5 years could be seen as a reasonable step to ensure that former officials do not immediately leverage their government experience for lobbying purposes, which aligns with the Nordic countries' approach to governance. However, the score is not a full 5 because the Nordic Model also values pragmatism and might consider the specifics of each case, including the potential benefits of former officials contributing their expertise in non-lobbying roles. 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, and make it a lifetime ban

A lifetime ban on lobbying for White House and Congressional officials might appeal to the Nordic Model's emphasis on preventing corruption and ensuring that public service is not used as a stepping stone to personal gain through lobbying. However, the score is moderate because such a stringent measure could also be seen as unnecessarily punitive or restrictive, potentially barring individuals from contributing their expertise in meaningful ways after their public service career. The Nordic approach would likely seek a balanced solution that prevents conflicts of interest while not unduly limiting future career opportunities. 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

Yes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Banning all forms of lobbying might be seen as too extreme under the Nordic Model, which does not inherently oppose lobbying but seeks to regulate it to prevent corruption and conflicts of interest. Nordic countries have systems in place for transparency and accountability in lobbying activities. This answer gets a low positive score because it aligns with the intent to reduce undue influence in politics, but the absolute nature of the ban might be considered impractical or overly restrictive. 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, the current two-year ban is sufficient

While the Nordic Model appreciates efforts to prevent conflicts of interest, it might view the current two-year ban as insufficient for ensuring that former officials do not exploit their previous positions for lobbying purposes. Nordic countries tend to support more stringent measures to maintain public trust and integrity in governance. However, the disagreement is not as strong because there is an acknowledgment of an existing measure, albeit deemed not stringent enough. 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 Nordic Model prioritizes high ethical standards in politics and public administration, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that public officials work for the common good rather than private interests. Allowing White House and Congressional officials to become lobbyists immediately after leaving government would run counter to these principles, as it could lead to undue influence and corruption. Therefore, this answer would be strongly disagreed with. 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.