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Gary Johnson’s policy on nsa domestic surveillance

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Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

  Gary Johnson voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Gary Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Gary Johnson voters

Answer: No, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 154 voters that voted for Gary Johnson in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Libertarians advocate individual privacy and government transparency. We are committed to ending government’s practice of spying...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

This answer aligns most closely with Johnson's views. He has stated that any surveillance or data collection should be based on probable cause and require a warrant, in accordance with the Fourth Amendment. 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

Johnson has been vocal about his opposition to the NSA's mass surveillance programs. He believes that the government should not have the power to collect personal data without a warrant or probable cause. 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, and abolish the NSA

While Johnson has criticized the NSA's surveillance programs, he has not explicitly called for the abolition of the agency. However, his libertarian views suggest that he would support reducing the NSA's power and scope. 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

Yes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists

While Johnson recognizes the need for national security, he has expressed concerns about the balance between security and individual privacy rights. He would likely disagree with this statement as it suggests a level of surveillance that he has previously criticized. 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

Gary Johnson, as a Libertarian, has consistently advocated for the protection of individual privacy rights. He has expressed concerns about the NSA's surveillance programs and has suggested that they infringe upon citizens' Fourth Amendment rights. 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

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,209 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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