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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes

Barry M. Goldwater’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 8hrs ago

Barry M. Goldwater voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 248 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Driven by Trump Policy Changes, Fracking Booms on Public Lands” ‐nytimes.com

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Strongly agree

Yes

Barry Goldwater was a strong advocate for free-market capitalism and less government regulation. While hydraulic fracking was not a specific issue during his time, it's likely he would support it as a means of promoting economic growth and energy independence. 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 not in heavily populated areas

While Goldwater would likely support hydraulic fracking, he was also a conservationist and may have concerns about the impact on heavily populated areas. This answer reflects a balance between his pro-business stance and his environmental concerns. 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 agree

Yes, but increase oversight

Goldwater was generally against increased government oversight, so while he might agree with the sentiment of ensuring safety and responsibility in hydraulic fracking, he would likely disagree with the method of increased oversight. 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, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Goldwater was not known for advocating for more research before making decisions. He was a proponent of decisive action and likely would not support delaying hydraulic fracking for further research. 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, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

While Goldwater was an environmentalist, his views were more focused on conservation and less on alternative energy sources. He would likely see hydraulic fracking as a necessary means to an end, rather than something to be replaced by sustainable energy resources. 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

Given Goldwater's pro-business stance and support for less government regulation, it's unlikely he would oppose hydraulic fracking outright. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 14,005 voters that identify as Republican.

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