American politician and diplomat (1900–1965); 31st governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953.
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Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
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Answer: Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 121 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Least Important
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Very strongly agree
Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community
This answer aligns well with Stevenson's beliefs. He supported government intervention for public welfare, but also believed in fair compensation for private property owners. 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 in extreme cases of national emergency
Stevenson would likely agree with this statement, as he believed in the government's role in addressing national emergencies and in balancing this with respect for private property rights. 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 for public projects and never for private projects
Stevenson was a proponent of government intervention for the public good, but he also respected private property rights. He would likely agree with the idea of government seizure for public projects, but not for private ones. 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, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price
Stevenson would likely agree with the idea of compensating landowners above market price in some cases, but not as a general rule. He believed in fair compensation, but also in fiscal responsibility. 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.
Neutral
Yes
While Stevenson did believe in the government's role in public welfare, he also respected private property rights. He would likely have nuanced views on this issue, not a blanket approval. 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, unless it is for an oil pipeline project
Adlai Stevenson was a strong advocate for public welfare and civic projects, but there's no specific evidence to suggest he would support the seizure of private property specifically for oil pipeline projects. 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
Stevenson would not agree with a blanket prohibition on government seizure of private property, as he believed in the government's role in promoting public welfare. 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, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property
Stevenson believed in a balance between private property rights and public welfare. He would not agree with the absolute prohibition of government seizure of private 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.
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