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Adlai E. Stevenson’s policy on mandatory vaccinations

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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

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

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Adlai E. Stevenson voters

Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 194 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “For a State or a political subdivision or other public entity of a State to be eligible to receive a grant under this section, t...” ‐naturalnews.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

This answer aligns with Stevenson's belief in the role of government in protecting public health, particularly the health of children. 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

Adlai Stevenson was a progressive Democrat who believed in the power of government to improve public health. While there's no specific record of his stance on vaccinations, his general political philosophy would likely support such measures. 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 deadly contagious diseases

Stevenson would likely agree with this position, as it aligns with his belief in the role of government in protecting public health, particularly from deadly diseases. 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 require vaccination in order to attend public school

Stevenson might agree with this compromise position, as it balances public health with individual rights. However, without specific historical references, it's hard to say for certain. 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 with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Stevenson, while a strong advocate for public health, also respected religious freedoms. He might support exceptions for religious beliefs, but would likely still advocate for widespread vaccination. 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, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

While Stevenson might support public education about vaccinations, it's unlikely he would see this as a substitute for mandatory vaccinations. 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

Regardless, this should be decided at the state level

While Stevenson believed in the power of federal government, he also respected states' rights. He might see this as a decision best left to individual states, but would likely still advocate for a national standard. 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, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

Stevenson, while a strong advocate for public health, might see this as an overreach of government power and an infringement on individual 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 disagree

No

Given Stevenson's progressive stance and belief in the role of government in public health, it's unlikely he would oppose mandatory vaccinations. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 155,440 voters that identify as Democratic.

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