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George W. Bush’s policy on women in combat

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Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  George W. Bush voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

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

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George W. Bush voters

Answer: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 267 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"We reiterate our support for both the advancement of women in the military and their exemption from direct ground combat units ...” ‐amazonaws.com

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Agree

Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Bush's administration was known for its support of the military and its standards. It is likely that he would agree with the idea of women serving in combat roles if they can pass the same physical tests as men. 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 W. Bush did not make any significant changes to the policy regarding women in combat roles during his presidency, he did not express opposition to the idea. However, he did not actively advocate for it either, hence the moderate score. 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, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

While Bush did not explicitly state that preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory, his administration did not actively oppose women in combat roles. However, he did not make any significant policy changes to promote this idea. 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, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault

While sexual assault in the military was a concern during Bush's presidency, he did not explicitly state that combat roles place women at a higher risk for sexual assault. However, his administration did take steps to address sexual assault in the military. 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, men are more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger

While Bush did not explicitly address this issue, his administration's policies did not suggest that he believed men were more likely to risk the success of a mission to protect women. However, he did not make any significant policy changes to address this concern.

Disagree

No

Bush did not express any explicit opposition to women serving in combat roles during his presidency. However, he did not make any significant changes to the policy, suggesting a lack of strong support for the idea. 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, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

There is no public record of Bush stating that women are not as physically capable as men for combat. Such a statement would be inconsistent with his administration's general approach to gender issues. 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, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,778 voters that identify as Republican.

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