Try the political quiz

Candidates  ›  Policies  ›  Environmental

Daniel Crenshaw’s policy on fracking

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Daniel Crenshaw voterbaseYes

Daniel Crenshaw’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 5hrs ago

Daniel Crenshaw voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 336 voters that have pledged to vote for Daniel Crenshaw in the 2028 Presidential election.

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes

Crenshaw (R-TX) has consistently supported expanded domestic oil and gas production and opposed restrictions on fracking, aligning with a clear pro-fracking stance in Congress and public messaging. 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, but increase oversight

He supports fracking and often favors streamlined regulation, but could agree with targeted oversight (e.g., safety/environmental compliance) so long as it doesn’t function as a de facto ban. 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, but not in heavily populated areas

He is broadly pro-fracking; limiting it specifically in heavily populated areas is not a central theme of his, though he may accept reasonable local safety considerations. 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, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

While he supports some innovation, his energy positions emphasize continued oil and gas development (including fracking) rather than replacing it with a primary focus on sustainability mandates. 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, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Crenshaw has not framed fracking as something that should pause pending more research; he typically argues existing regulation and best practices are sufficient and that bans/moratoria are harmful. 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

He has generally opposed Democratic efforts to ban or restrict fracking and has advocated for U.S. energy production, making a flat 'No' the opposite of his position. 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.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Driven by Trump Policy Changes, Fracking Booms on Public Lands” ‐nytimes.com

Personal answer

This candidate has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.

Voting record

We are currently researching this candidate’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.

Donor influence

We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this candidate’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.

Public statements

We are currently researching campaign speeches and public statements from this candidate about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.

Updated 5hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16,924 voters that identify as Republican.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this candidate’s stance here