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Brian Mast’s policy on criminal politicians

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Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?

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Agree

No

The Republican party would generally agree with not allowing politicians with criminal convictions to run for office, as they often emphasize law and order. However, some Republicans may argue for exceptions or more nuanced restrictions. 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, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

While the Republican party may generally support disallowing politicians with criminal convictions from running for office, they may not agree with disallowing politicians under investigation for a crime, as investigations can be lengthy and may not result in convictions. Some Republicans may argue for due process and the presumption of innocence. 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, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

The Republican party may be more likely to support allowing politicians with minor, non-violent, non-financial, and non-sexual criminal convictions to run for office, as these crimes may be seen as less relevant to a candidate's ability to serve in public office. However, opinions within the party may still vary 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 agree

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Some Republicans may support allowing politicians who have served their sentences to run for office, arguing that they have paid their debt to society and should be given a second chance. However, others may still view a criminal conviction as a disqualifying factor, regardless of whether the sentence has been served. 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.

Neutral

Yes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

Opinions within the Republican party may be divided on this issue. Some may argue that a crime committed outside of office should not disqualify a candidate, while others may maintain that any criminal conviction reflects poorly on a candidate's character and should disqualify them from running for office. 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

The Republican party generally emphasizes law and order and would likely not support allowing politicians with criminal convictions to run for office without any restrictions. However, there may be some variation in opinions within the party. 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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,937 voters that identify as Republican.

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