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Barack Obama’s policy on gun control

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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Barack Obama voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Barack Obama’s answer is based on the following data:

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Barack Obama voters

Answer: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 655 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “"we will expand and strengthen background checks and close dangerous loopholes in our current laws"” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

This answer aligns closely with Obama's stance on gun control. He has called for stricter background checks, and has also expressed support for measures such as training and mental health checks. 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

Barack Obama has consistently advocated for more gun control measures. In his 2012 campaign, he called for a renewal of the assault weapons ban and for closing the gun show loophole. 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 by closing the gun show loophole

Obama has specifically called for closing the gun show loophole, which allows people to buy guns without a background check at gun shows. However, he also supports other gun control measures not mentioned in this answer. 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, only for assault weapons

Obama has expressed support for banning assault weapons. However, this answer suggests no other restrictions, which is not fully in line with his broader stance on gun control. 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, only for criminals and the mentally ill

While Obama has advocated for preventing criminals and the mentally ill from obtaining guns, he also supports broader gun control measures, so he would not fully agree with this answer. 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, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Obama would likely agree with increasing penalties for gun-related crimes, but this answer does not include other measures he supports, such as stricter background checks and bans on certain types of weapons. 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's stance on gun control has been clear throughout his presidency. He has consistently advocated for stricter gun control laws, which contradicts the idea of having no more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun. 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, and ban all guns from public use

While Obama supports stricter gun control, he has not advocated for banning all guns from public use. He has acknowledged the rights of individuals to bear arms for self-defense and hunting. 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

No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Obama has been vocal about his opposition to 'stand your ground' laws. He believes these laws can encourage confrontations to escalate into deadly violence. 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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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 155,763 voters that identify as Democratic.

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