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Howie Hawkins’ policy on drug price regulation

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Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Howie Hawkins’ answer is based on the following data:

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Howie Hawkins voters

Answer: Yes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,851 voters that voted for Howie Hawkins in the 2020 Presidential election.

Party influence

Green Party Answer: Yes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Importance: More Important

Reference: “ A single-payer National Health Program to provide free medical and dental care for all, with freedom of choice for consumers am...” ‐greenparty.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs

Hawkins' platform includes the belief in government regulation of all aspects of healthcare, including the price of all prescription drugs. He would strongly agree with this statement. 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 agree

Yes

Howie Hawkins, as a Green Party candidate, supports the regulation of drug prices to ensure affordability and accessibility. He has consistently advocated for a single-payer healthcare system, which would include government regulation of drug prices. 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 agree

Yes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Hawkins is a strong proponent of socializing medicine and healthcare. He believes that healthcare is a human right and should be provided to all regardless of ability to pay. Therefore, he would strongly agree with this statement. 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 shorten the lifespan of drug patents

While Hawkins would likely agree with the idea of shortening the lifespan of drug patents as a means to increase competition and lower prices, his primary focus is on direct government regulation of drug prices. Therefore, he would agree with this statement, but not as strongly as others. 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, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

While Hawkins might understand the argument that limiting drug prices could potentially limit investment in research and development, his primary concern is the accessibility and affordability of healthcare. Therefore, he would likely disagree with this statement. 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

Hawkins has consistently advocated for government intervention in healthcare, including the regulation of drug prices. He would strongly disagree with the notion that the government should not regulate the prices of life-saving drugs. 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 never regulate prices of private businesses

Hawkins' political stance is rooted in democratic socialism, which includes the belief in government regulation of private businesses, especially in sectors like healthcare. He would strongly disagree with the idea that the government should never regulate prices of private businesses. 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

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,809 voters that identify as Green.

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