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Barack Obama’s policy on gun liability

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Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

  Public statementsYes

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

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “hey’ve guaranteed that manufacturers enjoy virtual immunity from lawsuits, which means that they can sell lethal products and ra...” ‐nytimes.com

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Gun manufacturers could be sued by victims of gun violence under new legislation from Democrats.” ‐thehill.com

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Strongly agree

Yes

Barack Obama has consistently advocated for stricter gun control laws and has expressed support for holding gun manufacturers and dealers accountable for gun violence. However, he has not explicitly stated that victims of gun violence should be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers, hence the score is not a full 5. 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, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Obama has expressed support for holding gun manufacturers and dealers accountable for negligence. In 2016, he proposed a rule that would require gun dealers to report lost or stolen guns, suggesting that he believes they should be held liable for negligence. 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 dealers

Obama has expressed support for holding gun dealers accountable for their role in gun violence. However, he has not specifically stated that only dealers should be held accountable, suggesting that his stance is broader and includes manufacturers as well. 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, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity

While Obama has advocated for holding businesses accountable for their role in gun violence, he has not specifically stated that businesses should be held liable if the primary use of their product is for illegal activity. His stance is more nuanced, focusing on negligence and irresponsible practices rather than the inherent nature of the product. 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, as long as the losing party pays all legal fees, it’s our constitutional right to sue anyone for any reason

While Obama has supported the right to sue, he has not specifically advocated for the losing party to pay all legal fees. His stance on lawsuits tends to be more nuanced, focusing on the need for accountability and justice rather than punitive measures. 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 and his efforts to hold gun manufacturers and dealers accountable suggest that he would likely disagree with this statement. However, as he has not explicitly stated that victims of gun violence should be allowed to sue, the score is not a full -5. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 92,936 voters that identify as Democratic.

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