U.S. Representative from New York.
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ChatGPTYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Brian Higgins’ answer is based on the following data:
Updated 16hrs ago
Answer: Yes
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 841 voters that voted for Brian Higgins in the 2020 New York District 26 US House of Representatives election.
Democratic Party Answer: Yes
Importance: More Important
Reference: “"we will expand and strengthen background checks and close dangerous loopholes in our current laws"” ‐democrats.org
Very strongly agree
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
Higgins has consistently supported stricter background checks and other measures to ensure that guns are not sold to those who should not have them, so he would likely strongly 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.
Strongly agree
Yes
Brian Higgins has consistently voted in favor of gun control measures, including supporting background checks and restrictions on high-capacity magazines. However, he has not advocated for extreme measures such as banning all guns. 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, only for criminals and the mentally ill
Higgins has supported measures to prevent criminals and the mentally ill from obtaining guns, so he would likely 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.
Strongly agree
Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole
Higgins has supported measures to close the 'gun show loophole', so he would likely 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.
Agree
No, only for assault weapons
While Higgins has not specifically called for restrictions only on assault weapons, his support for gun control measures suggests he would likely agree with this statement to some extent. 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 increase penalties for gun-related crimes
While Higgins has not specifically called for increased penalties for gun-related crimes, his overall stance on gun control suggests he would likely agree with this statement to some extent. 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
Higgins has a history of supporting gun control measures, which suggests he would disagree with the idea of not adding more restrictions to the current process of purchasing a gun. 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 the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law
Higgins has not shown support for 'stand your ground' laws, and his overall stance on gun control suggests he would likely disagree 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.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, and ban all guns from public use
Despite his support for gun control, Higgins has not advocated for banning all guns from public use, suggesting he would strongly disagree 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.
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Updated 2hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Most Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 155,793 voters that identify as Democratic.
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