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Barack Obama’s policy on first amendment

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Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

  Barack Obama voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references

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

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Barack Obama voters

Answer: Yes, but do not waste money removing existing references

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 372 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Democrats believe in the Constitution — which protects the right of all Americans to worship how they choose, and also protects ...” ‐democrats.org

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Agree

No, as long as it does not reference a specific religion

Obama has emphasized the importance of religious freedom and the separation of church and state, suggesting that he would support a neutral approach that does not favor a specific religion. However, he has not specifically addressed the issue of references to God in public spaces. 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, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Obama has often spoken about the importance of religion in American history and culture. While he supports the separation of church and state, he also recognizes the role of religion in the country's history, suggesting that he would not support the removal of all religious references. 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

Obama has not advocated for the removal of references to God in public spaces. He has, however, emphasized the importance of religious freedom and the separation of church and state, suggesting that he would not support the promotion of a specific religion in these spaces.

Neutral

Yes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God

While Obama has been a strong advocate for religious freedom and the separation of church and state, he has not specifically addressed the issue of bias against religions that do not believe in God in relation to references to God in public spaces. 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, but do not waste money removing existing references

While Obama has not specifically addressed this issue, his general approach to government spending suggests that he would be cautious about spending money on non-essential projects. However, his support for religious freedom and the separation of church and state suggests that he might support this approach if it were seen as necessary to protect these principles. 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

Yes

While Barack Obama has advocated for the separation of church and state, he has not specifically called for the removal of references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments. His stance is more nuanced, recognizing the historical and cultural significance of these references. 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 4,624 voters that identify as Democratic.

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