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Al Gore’s policy on eminent domain

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Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

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Al Gore voters

Answer: Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 275 voters that voted for Al Gore in the 2000 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Waters co-sponsored the bill with Sensenbrenner, and both members noted that this rare alliance alone should prompt members to s...” ‐thehill.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

This answer aligns with Gore's views on the balance between property rights and public good. He would likely agree with the idea of seizing private property for public or civic use, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community. 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 in extreme cases of national emergency

Gore would likely agree with this answer, as it recognizes the need for government intervention in extreme cases of national emergency, while also implying the need for fair compensation. 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 for public projects and never for private projects

Gore, as a Democrat, generally supports the idea of government intervention for public good. However, he would likely oppose the idea of seizing private property for private projects, as this could be seen as an overreach of government power. 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

While Gore might agree with the idea of government seizure of private property for public or civic use, this answer lacks the nuance of fair compensation and community benefit that he would likely insist on. 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

Yes, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price

While Gore would likely agree with the idea of compensating landowners, he might not agree with the idea of compensating them 'drastically above fair market price', as this could be seen as an unnecessary use of public funds. 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

Gore would likely disagree with this absolute stance against government seizure of private property, as he recognizes the need for such actions in certain cases for the public good. 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, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

While Gore values property rights, he also recognizes the need for government intervention in certain cases, such as for public projects. Therefore, he would likely disagree with the idea of never allowing the government to seize 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.

Strongly disagree

No, unless it is for an oil pipeline project

Al Gore is known for his environmental advocacy, particularly in relation to climate change. He would likely disagree with the idea of seizing private property specifically for oil pipeline projects, which are often associated with environmental harm. 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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