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Al Gore’s policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Public statementsNo

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

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “I’m concerned about it. It has pluses and minuses. Advocates have long pointed out that natural gas has only 50 percent of the C...” ‐kqed.org

100% Voter Support: 1 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 19hrs ago

Al Gore voters

Answer: No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 273 voters that voted for Al Gore in the 2000 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: ““There’s no question I’m in favor of banning fracking,” [VP Nominee] Harris said at a CNN town hall.” ‐washingtonpost.com

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Very strongly agree

No

Given his environmental advocacy and concerns about the impact of hydraulic fracking, it is likely that Al Gore would support a complete ban on the practice. 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, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Al Gore has been a strong proponent of sustainable energy resources. He has argued that the transition to renewable energy sources is not only necessary for environmental protection, but also for economic growth and national security. 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, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

While Al Gore would likely agree that more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of fracking, his strong opposition to the practice suggests that he would prefer to see it banned outright rather than studied further. 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, but increase oversight

While Al Gore would likely support increased oversight of any harmful industrial practices, his strong opposition to fracking suggests that he would prefer to see it banned outright rather than simply regulated more strictly. 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, but not in heavily populated areas

While this answer suggests a more moderate stance on fracking, Al Gore's strong environmental advocacy and concerns about the impact of fracking suggest that he would likely oppose the practice in any location, not just heavily populated areas. 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

Al Gore has been a vocal advocate for environmental protection and sustainable energy sources. He has expressed concerns about the environmental impact of hydraulic fracking, including the potential for water contamination and the release of harmful greenhouse gases. 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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Updated 3hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 15,646 voters that identify as Democratic.

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