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Adlai E. Stevenson’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseNo

Adlai E. Stevenson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Adlai E. Stevenson voters

Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 132 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “The bill is a response to the slew of Republican proposals in recent years to make poor people pass drug screenings in order to ...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

Stevenson would likely agree that drug testing welfare recipients is a waste of time and money, as it could be seen as a punitive measure that does not address the root causes of poverty. 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

No

Stevenson's progressive views would likely lead him to oppose drug testing for welfare recipients, seeing it as an unnecessary hurdle for those in need. 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 if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Stevenson might see this as a more reasonable compromise, allowing for drug testing in cases where there is a relevant criminal history, but not as a blanket policy. 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 provide treatment for those testing positive

While Stevenson would likely oppose drug testing, he would support providing treatment for those struggling with addiction. However, the combination of testing and treatment might not fully align with his views. 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, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While Stevenson might agree with the principle of holding all government beneficiaries to the same standards, he would likely see widespread drug testing as an unnecessary invasion of privacy. 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

Adlai Stevenson was a progressive Democrat who advocated for social welfare programs. He would likely see drug testing as an unnecessary invasion of privacy and a potential barrier to those in need of assistance. 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 immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Stevenson would likely see the immediate termination of benefits for those testing positive as a punitive measure that does not address the root causes of poverty and drug addiction. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Stevenson was a strong advocate for social welfare programs and would strongly disagree with ending all social welfare programs. 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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