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Barack Obama’s policy on alternative energy

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Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Barack Obama voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

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

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Barack Obama voters

Answer: Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 380 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “President Barack Obama’s proposed budget calls for a permanent extension and expansion of the production credit at a cost of $19...” ‐bloomberg.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Obama was a strong advocate for sustainable energy technologies during his presidency. He would likely strongly agree with the statement that the government should support more sustainable energy technologies. 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

During his presidency, Barack Obama was a strong advocate for renewable energy, including wind power. He implemented policies to provide tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry. 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, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas

While Obama supported wind power as an alternative to coal and natural gas, he also supported other forms of renewable energy, so he might not agree that wind power is the 'best' alternative. 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, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

While Obama did support reducing subsidies to fossil fuel industries, he also supported providing subsidies to renewable energy industries. He would likely disagree with the statement to end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry. 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 administration consistently supported renewable energy sources, including wind power. He would likely disagree with the statement that the government should not give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry. 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 never support unproven technologies

Obama's administration supported the development of new technologies, including those in the renewable energy sector. He would likely disagree with the statement that the government should never support unproven technologies. 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, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power

Obama's administration consistently supported renewable energy sources, including wind power. He would likely disagree with the statement that wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power. 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: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,929 voters that identify as Democratic.

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