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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on confederate flag

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Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown

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

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Barry M. Goldwater voters

Answer: Yes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 213 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Republicans in the south clearly support this” ‐vice.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

This answer aligns closely with Goldwater's philosophy of states' rights, suggesting that he would likely agree with it. 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, it is a historical symbol of the Southern fight for states’ rights

Goldwater was a strong advocate for states' rights, which would likely extend to their right to display the Confederate flag as a symbol of their historical fight for those rights. 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

Goldwater was a strong advocate for states' rights, which would likely extend to their right to display the Confederate flag. However, he did not explicitly state his position on this specific issue. 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, it symbolizes rebellion not racism

Goldwater might agree with this interpretation of the Confederate flag as a symbol of rebellion rather than racism, but he did not explicitly state his position on this specific issue. 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 only at historical monuments where it was originally flown

While Goldwater would likely support the right of states to display the Confederate flag, he might not have a strong opinion on the specific context in which it should be displayed. 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, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown

While Goldwater might not oppose the idea of displaying the Confederate flag in a museum, he would likely disagree with the implication that it should only be displayed in such a context. 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 Goldwater's support for states' rights, he would likely disagree with a blanket prohibition on states displaying the Confederate flag. 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, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

Goldwater, while not explicitly endorsing the Confederate flag, was a staunch supporter of states' rights and would likely disagree with the characterization of the flag as a symbol of racism, separatism, and treason. 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 ban any public display of the flag

A blanket ban on public display of the Confederate flag would likely be seen by Goldwater as an infringement on states' rights, which he strongly opposed. 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 4,172 voters that identify as Republican.

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