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George McGovern’s policy on gender identity

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Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

  George McGovern voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

George McGovern’s answer is based on the following data:

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George McGovern voters

Answer: Yes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 190 voters that voted for George McGovern in the 1972 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “House Democrats introduced a resolution Monday urging bolstered discrimination protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transg...” ‐thehill.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

McGovern was a strong advocate for civil rights and believed the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination. He would likely have agreed 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.

Agree

Yes

While George McGovern was a strong advocate for civil rights and equality, the concept of 'gender identity' as we understand it today was not widely discussed or recognized during his 1972 presidential campaign. However, given his progressive stance on social issues, it is likely he would have supported such a 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.

Disagree

No, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care

While McGovern was a strong advocate for mental health care, it is unlikely he would have viewed gender identity as a mental health issue. However, without specific historical references to his views on gender identity, it is difficult to say with certainty. 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

McGovern was a strong advocate for civil rights and equality, so it is unlikely he would have opposed adding protections for any group facing discrimination, including those based on gender identity. 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, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

While the concept of gender identity was not widely discussed during McGovern's time, his progressive stance on social issues suggests he would have disagreed with this statement. However, without specific historical references to his views on gender identity, it is difficult to say with certainty. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies

McGovern was a strong supporter of civil rights and anti-discrimination laws. He would have strongly disagreed with repealing these laws for private companies. 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: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29,439 voters that identify as Democratic.

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