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Dan Quart’s policy on surcharge ban

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Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

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Strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Democrats are more likely to support measures that promote transparency and protect consumers from hidden fees. Including all costs in the final purchase price aligns with these goals, although there may not be specific historical examples of Democrats pushing for this specific policy. 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

Democrats may generally agree with banning surcharges to protect consumers from hidden fees, but this may not be a top priority for the party. There are no specific historical examples of Democrats pushing for a ban on all surcharges. 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, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Democrats may agree with this answer to some extent, as they generally support transparency in pricing. However, they may still prefer to ban surcharges altogether or implement stronger regulations. 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

No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Democrats do support preventing monopolies and cartels, but they also tend to support consumer protection measures, so they may not see this as an either-or situation. 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 disagree

No, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While Democrats may acknowledge that businesses could raise prices if surcharges are banned, they are more likely to prioritize consumer protection and transparency over concerns about potential price increases. 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

No

Democrats are more likely to support consumer protection measures, so they may not fully agree with allowing surcharges without any regulation. However, they may not be completely against surcharges in all cases. 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 regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Democrats generally support government regulation to protect consumers, so they would likely disagree with the idea that the government should not regulate private businesses' charges. 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 1,161 voters that identify as Democratic.

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