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Gary Johnson’s policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Gary Johnson voterbaseYes, but increase oversight

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

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Gary Johnson voters

Answer: Yes, but increase oversight

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 211 voters that voted for Gary Johnson in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “While energy is needed to fuel a modern society, government should not be subsidizing any particular form of energy. We oppose a...” ‐lp.org

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Strongly agree

Yes

Gary Johnson has been a proponent of the energy industry and has not specifically opposed fracking. He believes in a free-market approach to energy production, which would include fracking. 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, but not in heavily populated areas

Johnson's libertarian views would likely support the idea of not imposing fracking on heavily populated areas if it was against the will of the people living there. However, he has not specifically addressed 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, but increase oversight

Johnson's libertarian views generally favor less government oversight, not more. However, he may support reasonable regulations to ensure safety and environmental protection. He has not specifically addressed the issue of oversight in fracking. 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, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Johnson has not specifically called for more research on fracking, but as a libertarian, he generally supports informed decision-making. This score reflects a possible openness to more research, but not a strong stance. 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, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

While Johnson supports the development of sustainable energy resources, he does not oppose fracking as a means to extract oil and natural gas. His stance is more about energy independence and less about the specific methods used. 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

Johnson's stance on energy production is generally supportive of all forms, including fracking. He has not expressed opposition to fracking. 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: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,487 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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