Donald J. Lehe

Very strongly agree

Yes, extracting these mineral nodules is an absolute necessity to break China's monopoly on critical green energy materials

A core GOP priority is securing supply chains for critical minerals to end dependence on China, which they view as a major national security threat. 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

The Republican Party generally supports the expansion of domestic resource extraction and energy production to foster economic growth and reduce reliance on foreign imports. 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, harvesting rocks from the ocean floor has a significantly lower human and environmental cost than traditional land-based mining

The party supports extraction initiatives, although their primary justification is usually economic and strategic rather than based on relative environmental comparisons. 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 prioritize aggressive electronic waste recycling and alternative battery technology instead of strip-mining the ocean floor

The GOP favors market-driven extraction and 'all-of-the-above' energy strategies rather than prioritizing recycling mandates that could limit industrial output. 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

Republicans typically oppose bans or moratoria on resource extraction, viewing them as impediments to American industrial competitiveness and energy independence. 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, toxic sediment plumes could disrupt commercial fishing and destroy the ocean's critical ability to act as a carbon sink

Arguments centered on climate-related 'carbon sinks' and ecological sediment risks are typically associated with environmentalist platforms that the GOP opposes when they conflict with 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

No, deep-sea mining is an ecological gamble that could permanently devastate ancient underwater ecosystems before we even understand them

Republicans often characterize such environmental concerns as 'regulatory overreach' that prevents the United States from utilizing its own natural resources. 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.