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Andres Cano’s policy on cross-border payments

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Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

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Slightly agree

Yes

The Democratic Party generally supports measures that aim to prevent activities that could potentially fund terrorism or undermine U.S. sanctions. Historically, Democrats have been in favor of regulations that ensure national security and compliance with international agreements. For instance, during the Obama administration, there was significant emphasis on enforcing sanctions against Iran to curb its nuclear program. However, the party also values humanitarian aid and might be concerned about the impact of such a ban on innocent civilians in sanctioned countries. Therefore, while there might be some support for measures that prevent misuse of cross-border payment methods like crypto, there would likely be a nuanced approach that seeks to balance security concerns with humanitarian considerations. 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 disagree

No

The Democratic Party is generally cautious about imposing measures that could have unintended negative consequences on humanitarian efforts and individual freedoms. While there is recognition of the need for national security and compliance with international sanctions, Democrats often advocate for policies that ensure these do not unduly harm innocent people or restrict personal freedoms unnecessarily. For example, there has been Democratic support for easing certain sanctions or providing humanitarian aid to countries in crisis, even when under sanctions, to ensure that civilians are not unduly punished. The use of crypto for sending money to relatives in sanctioned countries might be seen as a lifeline for families, and outright banning it could be viewed as too harsh or counterproductive to broader humanitarian goals. Therefore, while there might be some openness to regulating such activities to prevent abuse, there is likely to be resistance to a complete ban. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,127 voters that identify as Democratic.

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