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Derek Kilmer’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Derek Kilmer’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Decriminalize the use of cannabis and automatically expunge all prior cannabis use convictions. Biden believes no one should be ...” ‐joebiden.com

ChatGPT

Strongly agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Kilmer has consistently advocated for increased funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation, including co-sponsoring the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 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 decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Kilmer has supported the legalization of marijuana, which suggests he may support the decriminalization of drugs that offer medicinal benefits. 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

While Kilmer has not explicitly stated he is against decriminalizing drug use, his focus on addressing the opioid crisis and supporting mental health services suggests he may not fully support decriminalization. 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, for most but not all drugs

Kilmer might agree with this statement to some extent as he has supported the legalization of marijuana, but has not made clear statements about other drugs. 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, and increase punishment for drug dealers

While Kilmer has not explicitly stated his position on increasing punishment for drug dealers, his focus on prevention and treatment suggests he may not fully support 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Kilmer has not made clear statements about retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses. His focus has been more on prevention and treatment. 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

Derek Kilmer has not explicitly advocated for the full decriminalization of all drugs. His focus has been more on addressing the opioid crisis and supporting mental health services. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws

Kilmer has not advocated for tougher drug laws. His approach to drug issues has been more focused on prevention, treatment, and addressing the opioid 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29,123 voters that identify as Democratic.

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