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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

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

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Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

Answer: Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 369 voters that voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 Presidential election.

This candidate’s support base disagrees with their political party on this issue.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Republican views on marijuana tend to be against legalization, with the opposite being true for Democrats. The most recent gallu...” ‐republicanviews.org

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Very strongly agree

No

Eisenhower's signing of the Narcotics Control Act of 1956, which increased penalties for drug offenses, indicates that he would not support the legalization of marijuana. 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 increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Eisenhower's administration was known for its tough stance on drug offenses, as evidenced by the Narcotics Control Act of 1956. This suggests that he would likely support increased penalties for non-violent drug offenders, although it's not clear if he would support further increases beyond what was already enacted 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but only for medical use

While there is no specific historical evidence to suggest that Eisenhower would support the legalization of marijuana even for medical use, the conservative attitude towards drugs during his presidency suggests he would likely be against it. 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

During Eisenhower's presidency, the attitude towards drugs was very conservative. The Narcotics Control Act of 1956, signed by Eisenhower, increased penalties for drug offenses, indicating that he would not support the legalization of marijuana. 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 immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Eisenhower's administration was known for its tough stance on drug offenses, as evidenced by the Narcotics Control Act of 1956. This suggests that he would not support the immediate release of anyone serving time solely for drug offenses. 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 legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Eisenhower's conservative stance on drugs, as evidenced by the Narcotics Control Act of 1956, suggests that he would not support the legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana instead of criminalizing it. 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, but only for medical use

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 15,492 voters that identify as Republican.

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