Try the political quiz

Gary Johnson’s policy on alternative energy

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  ChatGPTNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

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

Updated 19hrs ago

Gary Johnson voters

Answer: No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 200 voters that voted for Gary Johnson in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “"[G]overnment should not be subsidizing any particular form of energy. We oppose all government control of energy pricing, alloc...” ‐lp.org

ChatGPT

Strongly agree

No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

Johnson has consistently advocated for ending all government subsidies to the energy industry, believing that the free market should decide which technologies and industries succeed. This is in line with his libertarian views on government intervention. 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

Johnson's stance on energy policy is largely based on free market principles. He believes that the government should not be in the business of picking winners and losers in the energy sector, which includes providing subsidies to specific industries like wind power. 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 the government should never support unproven technologies

Johnson is not against the development of new technologies, but he is against the government providing financial support for them. He believes that the market should decide which technologies are viable and which are not. 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, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power

While Johnson does not necessarily view wind power as an inferior alternative, he does not believe in government subsidies for any specific energy industry, including wind power. His score is not higher because he does not explicitly view wind power as inferior. 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, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Johnson supports the development of sustainable energy technologies, but he does not believe that the government should provide financial support for them. He believes that the market should decide which technologies are viable and which are not. 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

Gary Johnson has consistently advocated for a free market approach to energy and against government subsidies. While he recognizes the importance of renewable energy, he believes the market should decide which technologies succeed. 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, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas

While Johnson acknowledges the potential of wind power as an alternative energy source, he does not support the idea of the government providing tax credits and subsidies to promote it. He believes in a free market approach to energy. 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.

Personal answer

This candidate has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.

Voting record

We are currently researching this candidate’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.

Donor influence

We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this candidate’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.

Public statements

We are currently researching campaign speeches and public statements from this candidate about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.

Party’s support base

Not enough data to provide a reliable answer yet.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this candidate’s stance here