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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

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

Updated 24hrs ago

Barry M. Goldwater voters

Answer: Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 237 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “We believe in energy independence. We support an “all of the above” approach that encourages the responsible production of nucle...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

This answer aligns closely with Goldwater's political philosophy. He was a strong advocate for deregulation and believed in the power of the free market to determine the best solutions, including in the energy sector. 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

Barry Goldwater was a strong advocate for free market principles and believed in the power of American industry, including the oil industry. He would likely support the expansion of offshore oil drilling, although environmental considerations might temper his enthusiasm slightly. 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, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

While Goldwater would likely support maintaining current offshore oil wells, his free market principles would likely lead him to favor expansion over maintenance. 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, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

While Goldwater might not be opposed to alternative energy production, he would likely disagree with providing more government incentives for it, as he generally opposed government intervention in the economy. 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 support for free market principles and American industry, he would likely disagree with a flat 'no' to expanding offshore oil drilling. 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 offshore oil drilling

Goldwater's belief in free market principles and American industry would likely lead him to strongly disagree with ending all offshore oil drilling. 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 nationalize the energy sector

Goldwater was a staunch opponent of socialism and government control over industry. He would strongly disagree with nationalizing the energy sector. 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 28,653 voters that identify as Republican.

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