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Barack Obama’s policy on animal testing

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Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Barack Obama voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

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Answer: Yes, but not for cosmetics

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 383 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Yes, but not for cosmetics

This answer is likely closest to Obama's stance. His administration showed support for scientific research, but also emphasized ethical considerations. It's plausible that he would support animal testing for medical purposes but oppose it for less critical areas like cosmetics. 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

While Barack Obama has not made explicit statements about animal testing, his administration supported scientific research and development, including medical research. However, it's unclear if he would fully support the use of animals in all types of testing, including cosmetics. 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.

Disagree

No

Given Obama's support for scientific research and development, it's unlikely that he would completely oppose the use of animals in testing, especially for medical purposes. However, without explicit statements on this issue, this is an educated guess. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but not for cosmetics

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,723 voters that identify as Democratic.

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