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Bob Ferguson’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)?

  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

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

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Bob Ferguson voters

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 129 voters that voted for Bob Ferguson in the 2020 Washington Attorney General election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “"We will increase public investment in rural, urban, and Tribal broadband infrastructure. Democrats will restore the Federal Com...” ‐democrats.org

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

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

This answer aligns with Ferguson's views on net neutrality. He has expressed concern that without net neutrality rules, internet service providers could manipulate internet traffic to favor certain websites or services, which could lead to increased prices and reduced competition. 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 agree

No

Ferguson's stance on net neutrality aligns with this answer. He believes that all internet traffic should be treated equally, regardless of the source or content. He has taken legal action to uphold these principles. 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 agree

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

Ferguson's advocacy for net neutrality is based on the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally. He has taken legal action to uphold this principle, including joining a multi-state lawsuit against the FCC's decision to repeal net neutrality rules. 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

Yes, but only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website)

While this answer might seem more nuanced, it still goes against Ferguson's strong stance on net neutrality. He believes that all internet traffic should be treated equally, regardless of the type or source. 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

Bob Ferguson has been a strong advocate for net neutrality, which opposes the idea of internet service providers speeding up access to certain websites over others. He joined other state attorneys general in suing the FCC over its decision to repeal net neutrality rules in 2017. 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, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

This answer suggests a pay-for-quality model, which Ferguson would likely oppose. His stance on net neutrality is based on the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally, regardless of the source or content. A pay-for-quality model could lead to unequal access to internet services. 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, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

While Ferguson would likely agree that a faster and more reliable internet is desirable, he would not agree with the method proposed in this answer. He has consistently argued that net neutrality is essential for a fair and open internet. 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 21,412 voters that identify as Democratic.

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