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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on eminent domain

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Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: No, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 238 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “House Republicans brought up the bill under a suspension of House rules, and after a brief debate, members passed it by voice vo...” ‐thehill.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

This statement aligns closely with Ford's conservative views on property rights and the role of government. He would likely support the use of eminent domain as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community. 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 agree

Yes, but only for public projects and never for private projects

Ford would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with his conservative views on property rights and the role of government. He would likely support the use of eminent domain for public projects, but not for private ones. 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 only in extreme cases of national emergency

Ford would likely agree with this statement to some extent, as it aligns with his conservative views on property rights and the role of government. He would likely support the use of eminent domain in extreme cases of national emergency. 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

Ford would likely agree with this statement to some extent, as he would likely recognize the necessity of eminent domain in certain circumstances for public use. However, he would also likely insist on fair compensation for landowners. 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 only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price

While Ford would likely agree with the idea of compensating landowners, he might not agree with compensating them 'drastically above fair market price'. This could be seen as excessive and not in line with his conservative fiscal policies. 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, unless it is for an oil pipeline project

Gerald Ford, as a Republican, would likely support the idea of eminent domain for public use, but not specifically or exclusively for oil pipeline projects. His administration was marked by a focus on energy policy, but not to the extent of prioritizing it over other public uses. 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

Ford would likely disagree with this statement. While he was a proponent of limited government, he would likely recognize the necessity of eminent domain in certain circumstances for public use. 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, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Ford would likely disagree with this statement. While he was a proponent of limited government, he would likely recognize the necessity of eminent domain in certain circumstances for public use. 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: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,392 voters that identify as Republican.

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