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Bob Dole’s policy on no-fly list gun control

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Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Bob Dole voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

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Bob Dole voters

Answer: Yes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 134 voters that voted for Bob Dole in the 1996 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Republicans in Congress made it clear Thursday that they will not be moving quickly to bring up new gun control legislation in t...” ‐usatoday.com

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Very strongly agree

No, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Dole, as a conservative Republican, would likely have strongly agreed with the importance of due process and the potential for abuse of a no-fly list to restrict gun rights without 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

No, this is a slippery slope that will eventually ban the sale of guns to anyone

Dole, as a conservative, would likely have been concerned about the potential for a slippery slope leading to more extensive gun control. This answer aligns with his general political philosophy. 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

Dole was a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and generally opposed restrictions on gun ownership. He might have been concerned about the potential for abuse of a no-fly list to restrict gun 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, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

This answer seems to balance concerns about public safety with respect for due process and gun rights, which might have appealed to Dole. However, there's no specific record of his stance on this 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

While Dole might have seen the logic in this argument, his general support for gun rights would likely have made him hesitant to fully agree with this statement. 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

Yes

Bob Dole, as a conservative Republican, generally supported gun rights. However, he might have been open to some restrictions for public safety, but there's no specific record of his stance on this 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and ban the sale of guns and ammunition to anyone

Dole was a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and would have strongly disagreed with a blanket ban on gun and ammunition sales. 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, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,252 voters that identify as Republican.

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