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Aja Smith’s policy on drug price regulation

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

  ChatGPTNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Aja Smith’s answer is based on the following data:

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Aja Smith voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16 voters that voted for Aja Smith in the 2020 California District 41 US House of Representatives election.

This candidate’s support base disagrees with their political party on this issue.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Even though her latest plan would likely affect a small number of companies, it could be difficult to get Republican lawmakers o...” ‐reuters.com

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

No, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Smith would likely strongly agree with this statement. As a Republican, she would likely believe that limiting drug prices could hinder investment in research and development of new life-saving drugs, which could ultimately harm patients. 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

No, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses

Smith's political philosophy aligns with the belief that the government should not regulate prices of private businesses, including those in the pharmaceutical industry. This is consistent with her support for free-market principles. 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

Smith's Republican stance typically favors less government intervention in the private sector, including the pharmaceutical industry. She would likely agree with the idea 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.

Agree

No, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents

While Smith might not fully support this idea, she might see it as a compromise that could potentially lower drug prices without directly regulating them. However, there is no specific historical reference to support this. 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

Aja Smith is a Republican candidate who generally supports free-market principles. She is likely to believe that government regulation of drug prices could hinder innovation and competition in the pharmaceutical industry. 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

Yes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Smith, as a Republican, would strongly disagree with the idea of socializing medicine and healthcare. This goes against her party's principles of limited government intervention in the economy. 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

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

Smith, as a Republican, is likely to strongly disagree with this statement. She would likely believe that such regulation could stifle innovation and competition in the pharmaceutical industry. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 18,183 voters that identify as Republican.

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