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George W. Bush’s policy on fracking

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

  George W. Bush voterbaseYes, but increase oversight

George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:

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George W. Bush voters

Answer: Yes, but increase oversight

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 285 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Driven by Trump Policy Changes, Fracking Booms on Public Lands” ‐nytimes.com

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Strongly agree

Yes

George W. Bush's administration was known for its support of the oil and gas industry. However, hydraulic fracking was not as prevalent during his presidency, so it's not entirely clear how strongly he would support it. 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

Bush might agree with this statement as a compromise position, balancing the needs of the oil and gas industry with potential public concerns about fracking in populated areas. 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

While Bush was supportive of the oil and gas industry, he also recognized the need for some level of regulation and oversight. He might therefore agree with the idea of increased oversight for 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.

Slightly disagree

No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Bush's administration was generally supportive of the oil and gas industry and may not have seen the need for additional research on fracking. However, as a pragmatic politician, he might be open to more research if it was deemed necessary. 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 pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

While Bush did support some renewable energy initiatives, his administration was primarily focused on traditional energy resources like oil and gas. 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

Given his administration's support for the oil and gas industry, it's unlikely that Bush would oppose hydraulic 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 13,861 voters that identify as Republican.

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