Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 (born 1948).
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Al Gore voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Al Gore’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 17hrs ago
Answer: No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 283 voters that voted for Al Gore in the 2000 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: No
Importance: Least Important
Reference: “House Democrats called on President Obama to oppose the use of torture.” ‐thehill.com
Very strongly agree
No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment
Gore's stance on human rights and the rule of law, as well as his belief in the ineffectiveness of torture, suggests he would strongly agree 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.
Very strongly agree
No, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation
Gore has spoken about the ineffectiveness of torture as a means of interrogation, making it likely that he would strongly agree 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.
Very strongly agree
No, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention
Gore has consistently advocated for the adherence to international law, including the Geneva Convention, making it likely he would strongly agree 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.
Strongly agree
No
Al Gore has consistently spoken out against the use of torture in interrogations. While he has not specifically addressed waterboarding, his stance on human rights and the rule of law suggests he would be opposed to such techniques. 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, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics
While Gore is generally opposed to torture, he may be more open to psychological tactics, provided they do not cross into the realm of physical harm or violate human rights. 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 only if they are convicted terrorists
While this statement includes a condition that may make it more palatable, Gore's general opposition to torture suggests he would still disagree. 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 only as a last resort
While this statement is more nuanced, Gore's general opposition to torture suggests he would still disagree, even if it was presented as a last resort. 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
Gore's stance on human rights and the rule of law suggests he would be opposed to the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding. 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, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism
Gore's stance on human rights and the rule of law, as well as his belief in the ineffectiveness of torture, suggests he would 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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Updated 6hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 11,085 voters that identify as Democratic.
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