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Amy Klobuchar’s policy on drones

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Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Amy Klobuchar voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question

Amy Klobuchar’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 21hrs ago

Amy Klobuchar voters

Answer: Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 68 voters that have pledged to vote for Amy Klobuchar in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

Klobuchar has emphasized the importance of working with allies and respecting international law. She has called for greater transparency and accountability in drone operations, and would likely support the idea of seeking permission from host countries, especially in non-war zones. 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

Amy Klobuchar has generally supported the use of military force, including drones, for counterterrorism purposes, but has also called for oversight and accountability. She has not advocated for a blanket ban on drone use and has voted to continue funding for military operations abroad, suggesting general agreement with this answer, though with some reservations about oversight. 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, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

While Klobuchar supports strong counterterrorism measures, she has also emphasized the need for checks and balances and has expressed concerns about civilian casualties and legal oversight. She would likely agree with using drones as a tool, but not with the 'all means necessary' framing without limits. 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, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Klobuchar has expressed concerns about civilian casualties and the need for oversight, which aligns somewhat with limiting drone use to intelligence gathering. However, she has not advocated for restricting drones solely to intelligence and has supported their use in targeted strikes against terrorists. 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, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

Klobuchar has not insisted on a formal Congressional declaration of war for every military action, including drone strikes. She has supported the existing Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) framework, though she has called for its reform. She would likely disagree with this strict requirement. 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

Klobuchar has not opposed the use of drones outright. She has supported intelligence and counterterrorism operations, including those involving drones, as part of U.S. foreign policy. She has called for reforms and transparency, but not for a cessation of drone operations. 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.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats favor using drones to target terrorist groups, while only 16 percent are opposed. Among Republicans, 72...” ‐foxnews.com

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,326 voters that identify as Democratic.

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