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Bill Clinton’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Bill Clinton voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Bill Clinton’s answer is based on the following data:

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Bill Clinton voters

Answer: No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 280 voters that voted for Bill Clinton in the 1996 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “And we are getting more of our energy from the sun and wind, and importing less oil from overseas.” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Clinton was a strong proponent of alternative energy production. His administration made significant investments in renewable energy research and development, suggesting that he would likely support providing more incentives for alternative energy production. 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

Clinton's administration was known for its balanced approach to energy production and environmental conservation. He did not push for the expansion of offshore oil drilling, but he also did not seek to end it. This suggests that he would likely support maintaining current offshore oil wells. 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

While Clinton did not aggressively push for the expansion of offshore oil drilling during his presidency, he did not completely oppose it either. His administration was more focused on maintaining a balance between energy production and environmental conservation. 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, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

While Clinton did support some deregulation, he also believed in the importance of government regulation in certain sectors, including energy. He would likely not support a complete deregulation of 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.

Disagree

No, end all offshore oil drilling

Clinton did not advocate for the end of all offshore oil drilling during his presidency. While he was concerned about environmental conservation, he also recognized the need for energy production. 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

Clinton's administration did not oppose offshore oil drilling outright, suggesting that he would not simply say 'no' to the question of whether the U.S. should expand 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, and nationalize the energy sector

Clinton's administration was generally supportive of free market principles and did not advocate for the nationalization of industries, including 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 30,046 voters that identify as Democratic.

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