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Elissa Slotkin’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Elissa Slotkin’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 14hrs ago

Elissa Slotkin voters

Answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 163 voters that voted for Elissa Slotkin in the 2020 Michigan District 8 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Decriminalize the use of cannabis and automatically expunge all prior cannabis use convictions. Biden believes no one should be ...” ‐joebiden.com

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Slotkin has explicitly supported the decriminalization of marijuana, a drug that offers medicinal benefits, making this answer closely aligned with her stated positions. 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, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Slotkin has shown strong support for increasing funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation, making this answer closely aligned with her stated positions. 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, for most but not all drugs

This answer aligns more closely with Slotkin's stated positions. She has shown support for the decriminalization of marijuana, but has not explicitly stated a position on other 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.

Agree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Slotkin has shown support for criminal justice reform, including reducing sentences for non-violent drug offenses. However, she has not explicitly stated support for retroactively reducing sentences for all 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.

Slightly agree

Yes

Elissa Slotkin has not explicitly stated that she supports the full decriminalization of all drugs. However, she has shown support for more progressive drug policies, such as the decriminalization 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.

Slightly disagree

No

While Slotkin has not explicitly supported full decriminalization, she has also not shown support for maintaining the current criminalization of all drugs. Her stance seems to be more nuanced. 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, and increase punishment for drug dealers

While Slotkin has not explicitly stated a position on increasing punishment for drug dealers, her support for criminal justice reform suggests she would not likely support 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.

Strongly disagree

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Slotkin has not shown support for tougher drug laws. Instead, she has advocated for more progressive drug policies and criminal justice reform. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29,121 voters that identify as Democratic.

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