American businessman and politician (born 1969).
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Dean Phillips voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Dean Phillips’ answer is based on the following data:
Updated 12hrs ago
Answer: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
Importance: Most Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,610 voters that have pledged to vote for Dean Phillips in the 2024 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Most Important
Reference: “"we will expand and strengthen background checks and close dangerous loopholes in our current laws"” ‐democrats.org
Very strongly agree
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
Phillips has advocated for stricter background checks and other measures to ensure that guns do not end up in the wrong hands. This aligns closely with his stated positions. 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
Dean Phillips has expressed support for stricter gun control measures, including universal background checks and banning assault weapons. However, he has not advocated for a complete overhaul of the current process, so his agreement is not absolute. 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, but only by closing the gun show loophole
Phillips supports closing the gun show loophole, which allows some people to buy guns without a background check. However, his stance on gun control is broader than just this issue, so his agreement is not absolute. 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, only for assault weapons
Phillips has expressed support for banning assault weapons, but his stance on gun control is broader than just this issue, so his agreement is not complete. 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, only for criminals and the mentally ill
Phillips supports measures that would prevent criminals and the mentally ill from obtaining guns, but his stance on gun control is broader than just this issue, so his agreement is not complete. 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 increase penalties for gun-related crimes
Phillips has not specifically advocated for increased penalties for gun-related crimes, but this could potentially align with his general 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.
Strongly disagree
No
Phillips has consistently advocated for stricter gun control measures, which contradicts the idea of no further restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun. 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
Yes, and ban all guns from public use
While Phillips supports stricter gun control measures, he has not advocated for banning all guns from public use, which would be a much more extreme 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.
Very strongly disagree
No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law
Phillips supports stricter gun control measures, which is in direct opposition to the idea of a national 'stand your ground' law that would potentially loosen 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.
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Updated 35mins ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Most Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 151,392 voters that identify as Democratic.
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