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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy on drones

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Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question

Dwight D. Eisenhower’s answer is based on the following data:

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Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

Answer: Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 351 voters that voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Congressional Republicans remain staunchly committed to anti-terrorism drone strikes despite a January drone operation that acci...” ‐politico.com

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Agree

Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

Eisenhower was a proponent of strong national defense and took a hard stance against communism during the Cold War. He would likely agree with the sentiment of using all means necessary to combat threats, though the specific use of drones was not a technology available during his presidency. 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 to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Eisenhower, as a military leader, understood the importance of intelligence gathering in ensuring national security. He may have been more hesitant about the use of force without a formal declaration of war, making this answer a likely fit for his views. 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

Eisenhower, as a military leader and president, understood the importance of intelligence gathering. However, the concept of drones and targeted killings was not part of the military strategy during his time, making it difficult to predict his stance on this specific issue. 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 only with permission from the country in question

Eisenhower's foreign policy was often characterized by respect for the sovereignty of other nations, as seen in his handling of the Suez Crisis. However, he also understood the need for decisive action in matters of national security, making his stance on this issue complex. 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

No, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

Eisenhower, having served as a General, would likely have respected the need for Congressional approval in matters of war. However, he also understood the need for executive action in matters of national security, making his stance on this issue complex. 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

Given Eisenhower's military background and his presidency during the Cold War, it is likely that he would have supported measures to gather intelligence and protect national security. However, the specific method of using drones for this purpose was not a consideration during his time. 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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,247 voters that identify as Republican.

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