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Don Bacon’s policy on drug price regulation

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Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Don Bacon’s answer is based on the following data:

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Don Bacon voters

Answer: No, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 48 voters that voted for Don Bacon in the 2020 Nebraska District 2 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Even though her latest plan would likely affect a small number of companies, it could be difficult to get Republican lawmakers o...” ‐reuters.com

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Strongly agree

No, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

This statement aligns with Bacon's free-market principles and his belief in the importance of innovation and research in the pharmaceutical industry. He has expressed concern about the potential negative impact of government regulation on innovation. 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

No, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses

Bacon's Republican affiliation and his support for free-market principles suggest he would agree with this statement. He has not shown support for direct government regulation of private businesses. 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

Bacon's stance on free-market principles suggests he would be against government regulation of drug prices. However, his support for measures to increase transparency and competition in the pharmaceutical industry indicates he may not be entirely opposed to some form of government intervention. 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 shorten the lifespan of drug patents

While Bacon has not specifically addressed the issue of drug patent lifespans, his support for measures to increase competition in the pharmaceutical industry suggests he might be open to this idea as a way to lower drug prices. 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

Don Bacon, a Republican, generally supports free-market principles and is likely to oppose direct government regulation of drug prices. However, he has shown some willingness to support measures to increase transparency and competition in the pharmaceutical industry. 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

Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs

Bacon's free-market principles and Republican affiliation suggest he would strongly disagree with this statement. He has not shown support for broad government regulation of prescription drug prices. 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 we should socialize medicine and healthcare

As a Republican, Bacon is likely to strongly disagree with the idea of socializing medicine and healthcare. He has consistently opposed measures to expand government control over the healthcare system. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 18,191 voters that identify as Republican.

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