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Al Gore’s policy on alternative energy

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Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Public statementsYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Al Gore’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Reference: “I strongly support it. A centerpiece of my efforts has been to try to protect the environment much more effectively. Look at the...” ‐ontheissues.org

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Al Gore voters

Answer: Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 265 voters that voted for Al Gore in the 2000 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “President Barack Obama’s proposed budget calls for a permanent extension and expansion of the production credit at a cost of $19...” ‐bloomberg.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Gore has long advocated for the government to support more sustainable energy technologies. His stance on this issue is well-documented, including in his book 'An Inconvenient Truth' and his work with the Climate Reality Project. 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

Yes

Al Gore has been a strong advocate for renewable energy sources, including wind power. During his 2000 presidential campaign, he proposed a plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and increase renewable energy sources. 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

Yes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas

Gore has been a vocal proponent of wind power as a viable and necessary alternative to coal and natural gas. He has argued that renewable energy sources like wind power are key to addressing climate change. 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

No

Gore has consistently supported government incentives for renewable energy, including wind power. He would likely disagree with the idea of not providing tax credits and subsidies to the wind power 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

No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

While Gore has advocated for ending subsidies to fossil fuel industries, he has consistently supported government incentives for renewable energy. He would likely disagree with a blanket statement to end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy 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

No, and the government should never support unproven technologies

Gore has consistently supported the development and implementation of new technologies, particularly those related to renewable energy. He would likely disagree with the notion that the government should not support 'unproven' technologies. 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

No, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power

Gore has consistently argued against the idea that fossil fuels and nuclear power are superior to renewable energy sources. He would likely strongly disagree with this statement. 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: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,927 voters that identify as Democratic.

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