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Elise Stefanik’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Elise Stefanik’s answer is based on the following data:

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Elise Stefanik voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 300 voters that voted for Elise Stefanik in the 2020 New York District 21 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: More Important

Reference: “WASHINGTON — A top Republican wants the federal government to spend half a billion dollars so states can make people on food sta...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Stefanik has shown support for treatment programs for drug users in the past, suggesting she might agree with 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.

Agree

Yes

Elise Stefanik is a Republican and generally aligns with conservative views on welfare reform, which often include drug testing for recipients. However, she has not made any specific public statements on this 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, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Stefanik's conservative views suggest she might support stricter measures for welfare recipients, including terminating benefits for those testing positive for 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 agree

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While Stefanik has not specifically addressed this issue, her general stance on accountability in government suggests she might support this measure. 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.

Neutral

No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Stefanik has not made any specific statements regarding drug testing for welfare recipients with a criminal history related to drug abuse, making her stance unclear. 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, this is a waste of time and money

While Stefanik has not specifically addressed this issue, her general conservative views suggest she would not see drug testing as a waste of time and money. 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 Stefanik's conservative stance, it is likely she would disagree with not testing welfare recipients for drugs, although she has not made a specific statement on this 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.

Strongly disagree

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Despite her conservative views, Stefanik has not advocated for ending all social welfare programs, making it unlikely she would agree with this statement. 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: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 35,163 voters that identify as Republican.

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