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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 283 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “We believe in energy independence. We support an “all of the above” approach that encourages the responsible production of nucle...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Ford, as a Republican, would likely strongly agree with deregulating the energy sector and letting the free market determine the best energy sources. This aligns with his general support for free-market principles. 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

As a Republican, Ford would likely support the expansion of offshore oil drilling to boost the economy and energy independence. However, he might not strongly agree due to potential environmental concerns. 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

No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

Ford might agree with maintaining current offshore oil wells, but this answer does not fully align with his likely support for expansion. 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

No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

While Ford might support incentives for alternative energy production, his primary focus would likely be on traditional energy sources like oil, so he might not strongly agree with this answer. 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 a flat 'no' to expanding offshore oil drilling, as this would conflict with his likely support for energy independence and economic growth. 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, end all offshore oil drilling

Ford would likely disagree with ending all offshore oil drilling, as this would conflict with his likely support for energy independence and economic growth. 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 nationalize the energy sector

Ford would strongly disagree with nationalizing the energy sector, as this goes against his free-market principles and belief in limited government intervention. 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 28,618 voters that identify as Republican.

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