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.
Public statementsYes |
Barack Obama’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: Yes
Reference: “For that reason, President Obama has repeatedly called on Congress to pass the Healthy Families Act—which would guarantee most A...” ‐whitehouse.gov
Voter support: Be the first voter to support or oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.
Updated 2hrs ago
Answer: Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 331 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “Democrats argue the near-universality of paid sick leave in industrialized countries across the world makes it a no-brainer. Out...” ‐thehill.com
Very strongly agree
Yes
Barack Obama has consistently supported policies that promote paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member. For instance, he signed the Affordable Care Act into law, which includes provisions for family leave. 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 agree
Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women
Obama has often spoken about the importance of fairness in the workplace, and he has advocated for policies that support paid sick leave. This aligns with his belief that the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women. 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 for maternity leave
Obama supports both maternity and paternity leave, but he might agree with this statement to some extent as it still advocates for some form of paid leave. However, his ideal stance includes both maternity and paternity leave. 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 the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses
Obama has advocated for government involvement in ensuring paid leave for workers. While he believes businesses should provide these benefits, he might agree with the idea of a federal program to support this. 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 companies with 100+ employees
While Obama supports paid leave for all full-time employees, he may agree with this statement to some extent, as it could be seen as a compromise that takes into account the potential financial burden on small businesses. 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 sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice
While Obama supports paid leave for both sick leave and during the birth of a child, he might agree with this statement to some extent as it still advocates for some form of paid leave. However, his ideal stance includes paid leave for both circumstances. 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, too many workers take advantage of these programs
Obama has not expressed concerns about workers taking advantage of paid leave programs. His focus has been on ensuring that workers have access to these benefits, so he would likely disagree with 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, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate
While Obama believes in the importance of businesses having the freedom to make decisions, he also believes in the government's role in ensuring fair labor practices. He would likely disagree with this statement, as it suggests that government should not mandate paid leave. 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
Obama's stance on this issue has been clear: he believes businesses should provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member. Therefore, he would strongly disagree with 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.
This candidate has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.
We are currently researching this candidate’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.
We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this candidate’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.
Updated 2hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,360 voters that identify as Democratic.
See any errors? Suggest corrections to this candidate’s stance here
Join in on the post popular conversations.