president of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
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George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: Yes
Reference: “The Patriot Act is a more than 300-page document passed by the U.S. Congress with bipartisan support and signed into law by Pres...” ‐history.com
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Answer: Yes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 291 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.
Republican Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “GOP plans vote on extension of controversial PATRIOT Act later this month” ‐theblaze.com
Very strongly agree
Yes
George W. Bush was the president who signed the Patriot Act into law in 2001. The act expanded the surveillance powers of the government in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. His administration strongly advocated for the act, arguing that it was necessary for national security. 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 limit the scope of the government’s powers
While George W. Bush might agree with the general sentiment of supporting the Patriot Act, he might not agree with limiting the scope of the government’s powers. His administration argued that the expanded powers were necessary for national security. However, he might agree to some extent due to the criticism and controversy the act has faced. 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, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad
While George W. Bush supported the Patriot Act, he might agree to some extent that some sections are too broad. However, his administration argued that these broad powers were necessary for national security. Therefore, his agreement would likely be limited. 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
As the president who signed the Patriot Act into law, George W. Bush would strongly disagree with not supporting the act. His administration argued that the act was necessary for national security. 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 pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant
George W. Bush would strongly disagree with this statement. The Patriot Act, which he signed into law, expanded the government's surveillance powers. This answer is in direct opposition to the principles of the Patriot Act. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,428 voters that identify as Republican.
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