Barack Obama

Very strongly agree

Yes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists

This statement aligns closely with Obama's stated views on the NSA's data collection programs. He argued that these programs were necessary to track suspected terrorists and were conducted with oversight from all three branches of government. 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

During his presidency, Barack Obama defended the NSA's data collection programs, arguing that they were necessary for national security. In 2013, after the Edward Snowden leaks, he stated that the programs were not being abused and were conducted with oversight from all three branches of government. 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 with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

While Obama defended the NSA's data collection programs, he also acknowledged the need for oversight and safeguards to prevent abuse. He might agree with the idea of requiring a warrant for data collection, but it's unclear if he would insist on probable cause of criminal activity. 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 administration defended the NSA's data collection programs, indicating that he would likely disagree with this statement. He argued that these programs were necessary for national security and were not being abused. 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 abolish the NSA

Obama defended the NSA and its data collection programs, making it highly unlikely that he would support abolishing the agency. He argued that these programs were necessary for national security and were not being abused. 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.