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Al Gore’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Public statementsNo

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

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Oppose all new oil and gas drilling off the coasts of California and Florida - and continue the moratorium on new offshore drill...” ‐ontheissues.org

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Al Gore voters

Answer: No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 291 voters that voted for Al Gore in the 2000 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “And we are getting more of our energy from the sun and wind, and importing less oil from overseas.” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Gore has been a strong proponent of alternative energy sources and has called for incentives to promote their development and use. This is a position he has consistently held and advocated for. 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, end all offshore oil drilling

Gore has been a vocal critic of fossil fuels and their impact on the environment. He would likely support measures to reduce and eventually end offshore oil drilling. 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

No, and nationalize the energy sector

While Gore has advocated for government intervention in the energy sector, he has not specifically called for the nationalization of the energy sector. He may be somewhat open to this idea, but it's not a position he has strongly advocated for. 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, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

While Gore would likely not support expanding offshore drilling, he may not necessarily advocate for the immediate cessation of current operations, recognizing the current energy needs and the potential economic impact. 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

A simple 'No' answer would not fully align with Gore's position. While he would likely oppose expanding offshore drilling, he has also advocated for alternative solutions and not simply opposition to current practices. 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

Al Gore has been a strong advocate for environmental protection and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. He would likely disagree with expanding offshore oil drilling due to its potential environmental impact. 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 deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Gore has consistently advocated for government regulation to protect the environment and combat climate change. He would likely strongly disagree with deregulating the energy sector and leaving it to the free market. 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 13hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 30,042 voters that identify as Democratic.

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