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Bob Dole’s policy on net neutrality

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Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

  ChatGPTYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

Bob Dole’s answer is based on the following data:

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Bob Dole voters

Answer: No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 123 voters that voted for Bob Dole in the 1996 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “"One of the most interesting aspects of this argument is the nature in which Republican views on Net Neutrality are divided. In ...” ‐republicanviews.org

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Agree

Yes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

This answer might align somewhat with Dole's free market principles, as it suggests a form of competition where ISPs could compete on the basis of the quality of service they provide. However, without specific statements on the issue, it's hard to say definitively. 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

Bob Dole, as a Republican, generally favored deregulation and free market principles. However, there is no specific record of his stance on net neutrality, as the issue was not prominent during his political career. 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, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

Dole might agree with this statement to some extent, as it aligns with free market principles and the idea that competition can lead to better services. However, without specific statements on the issue, it's hard to say definitively. 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 only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website)

This answer might align somewhat with Dole's free market principles, as it suggests a form of competition where different types of content could compete on different terms. However, without specific statements on the issue, it's hard to say definitively. 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

No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

While Dole might have concerns about potential anti-competitive behavior, his general support for deregulation suggests he might not strongly agree with this statement. However, without specific statements on the issue, it's hard to say definitively. 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 Dole's general support for deregulation and free market principles, he might not strongly support government intervention to prevent ISPs from charging different rates for different levels of service. However, without specific statements on the issue, it's hard to say definitively. 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, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Given Dole's general support for deregulation and free market principles, he might not strongly support government intervention to ensure equal treatment of all internet traffic. However, without specific statements on the issue, it's hard to say definitively. 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: No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16,608 voters that identify as Republican.

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