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Bob Ferguson’s policy on government mandates

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Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  ChatGPTYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

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

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Bob Ferguson voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,644 voters that voted for Bob Ferguson in the 2020 Washington Attorney General election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Importance: More Important

Reference: “The President and the Democratic Party believe that women have a right to control their reproductive choices. Democrats support ...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Ferguson would likely strongly agree with this statement. As a Democrat, he supports access to birth control, but also respects the rights of religious organizations. This stance aligns with his past actions, such as when he defended the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate while also respecting religious exemptions. 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

Bob Ferguson, as a Democrat, generally supports policies that increase access to healthcare, including birth control. However, he may not fully agree with the idea of it being 'free' as it implies a cost to someone, likely the government or taxpayers. 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, it should be covered like any other prescription

Ferguson would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with his general support for access to healthcare. However, he may not fully agree with it if it implies that consumers should bear the cost of birth control. 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, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

Ferguson would likely disagree with this statement. While he may respect the rights of private businesses, he has shown that he believes the government has a role in ensuring access to healthcare, including birth control. 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

Ferguson would strongly disagree with this statement. He has consistently supported policies that increase access to healthcare, including birth control. In 2018, he sued the Trump administration over changes to the Affordable Care Act that would limit access to birth control. 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, the government should support abstinence programs instead

Ferguson would strongly disagree with this statement. He has consistently supported comprehensive sexual education, which includes information about contraception, rather than abstinence-only programs. 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: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 64,740 voters that identify as Democratic.

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