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Brian Higgins’ policy on gun buyback

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Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  ChatGPTYes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

Brian Higgins’ answer is based on the following data:

Updated 22hrs ago

Brian Higgins voters

Answer: Yes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 49 voters that voted for Brian Higgins in the 2020 New York District 26 US House of Representatives election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

This answer aligns closely with Higgins' stance on gun control. He has supported measures to ban assault weapons and could likely support a phased approach that includes a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing before enforcing a mandatory buyback. 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 supported gun control measures, including supporting bills to ban assault weapons. However, he has not explicitly advocated for a mandatory buyback of assault weapons, hence the score is not a full 5. 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, increase mental health and background checks instead

Higgins has consistently supported measures to increase mental health and background checks for gun purchases. This aligns with his overall stance on gun 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.

Agree

No, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While Higgins has not explicitly advocated for a voluntary buyback with financial incentives, this approach aligns with his general stance on gun control and could be seen as a more moderate alternative to a mandatory buyback. 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, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

While Higgins has supported measures to reduce gun violence, he has not specifically advocated for the demilitarization of local police departments. Therefore, while he might agree with the first part of this statement, his stance on the second part is less clear. 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

Given his history of supporting gun control measures, it is unlikely that Higgins would oppose a measure aimed at reducing the number of assault weapons in circulation. 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, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Higgins has consistently supported gun control measures, which suggests that he does not view such measures as a violation of the 2nd amendment. 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: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,486 voters that identify as Democratic.

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