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Cory Booker’s policy on safe haven

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

  Public statementsYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Cory Booker’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

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Very strongly agree

Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Booker has specifically cited the need to reduce overdose deaths and has supported evidence-based harm reduction measures, including supervised consumption sites. His public statements and legislative efforts, such as the CARE Act, show strong agreement with the rationale that safe havens are necessary to address the overdose crisis. 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

Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Booker has repeatedly stated that drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one. He has introduced and supported legislation to decriminalize drug use and expand access to treatment and harm reduction services, making him a strong supporter of this perspective. 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

Cory Booker has consistently advocated for treating drug addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. He has supported harm reduction strategies, including supervised injection sites, as a way to reduce overdose deaths and connect people to treatment. In 2019, Booker introduced the CARE Act, which included funding for harm reduction services. While he may not have explicitly called for 'safe havens' in every city, his policy positions strongly align with this approach. 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 legalize drugs

While Booker supports decriminalization and has called for reforms to drug laws, his focus has been more on harm reduction and public health interventions rather than outright legalization of all drugs. He would likely see legalization as a separate issue from the immediate need for safe havens, so he might be somewhat supportive but not as strongly as for harm reduction. 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

Booker has opposed punitive approaches to drug addiction and has criticized the War on Drugs for its ineffectiveness and harm to communities. He would likely disagree with a blanket 'No' to safe havens, as it contradicts his support for harm reduction and public health-based solutions.

Very strongly disagree

No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Booker has rejected the argument that harm reduction encourages drug use or diverts resources from rehabilitation. He has argued that these approaches are complementary and that harm reduction can actually increase access to treatment. His legislative record and public statements directly oppose this reasoning. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,598 voters that identify as Democratic.

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