president of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
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Barack Obama’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: Yes
Reference: “the Obama administration stepped in today to stop the controversial Dakota Access pipeline in its tracks—at least for the time b...” ‐inthesetimes.com
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Answer: Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 369 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “Waters co-sponsored the bill with Sensenbrenner, and both members noted that this rare alliance alone should prompt members to s...” ‐thehill.com
Very strongly agree
Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community
This answer aligns with Obama's views on eminent domain. He believes in its use for public benefit, provided landowners are fairly compensated. 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
Yes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency
Obama's stance on eminent domain suggests he would support its use in extreme cases of national emergency, provided landowners are fairly compensated. 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, but only for public projects and never for private projects
Obama has shown support for the use of eminent domain for public projects, but has also expressed concern about its use for private gain, as seen in his vote against the Kelo decision. 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, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price
Obama has not specifically advocated for compensation drastically above fair market price, but his emphasis on fair compensation suggests he might be open to this idea. 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
While Obama supports the use of eminent domain, he also believes in restrictions and fair compensation, so a blanket 'yes' may not fully represent his views. 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
Obama has not expressed a belief that the government should never be allowed to seize private property. His support for eminent domain in certain circumstances contradicts 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 disagree
No, unless it is for an oil pipeline project
Barack Obama has consistently advocated for clean energy and reducing dependence on oil. He would likely disagree with the specific exception for oil pipelines. 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, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property
Obama has not expressed a belief that the government should never be allowed to seize private property. His support for eminent domain in certain circumstances contradicts 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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