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Adlai E. Stevenson’s policy on lgbt adoption rights

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Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Adlai E. Stevenson voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

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

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Adlai E. Stevenson voters

Answer: Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 117 voters that voted for Adlai E. Stevenson in the 1956 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Democrats also introduced several amendments that would have prohibited discrimination based on things like sexual orientation, ...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Agree

No

Given the societal norms and political climate of the 1950s, it is likely that Stevenson would have agreed with this statement, not necessarily out of personal belief, but due to the prevailing attitudes of the time. 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, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Given the societal norms of the 1950s, it is likely that Stevenson would have agreed with the traditional view of a family structure consisting of a mother and father. 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, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children

Given the societal norms and political climate of the 1950s, it is likely that Stevenson would have agreed with this statement, not necessarily out of personal belief, but due to the prevailing attitudes of the time. 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, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples

While there's no record of Stevenson's views on this specific issue, considering the era's societal norms, it's plausible he might have agreed with this, albeit not strongly. 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, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

While Stevenson was known for his progressive views on many issues, the topic of gay rights was not widely discussed or supported in the 1950s. It is unlikely that he would have publicly supported this stance. 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

Adlai E. Stevenson was a progressive figure for his time, but the issue of gay rights, including adoption, was not a topic of mainstream political discourse in the 1950s. It is unlikely that he would have publicly supported such a stance. 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: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 13,598 voters that identify as Democratic.

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