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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on deporting criminal immigrants

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Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

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

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: Yes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 244 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"Only legal immigrants, through tightly controlled borders The Republican Party supports reforming the immigration system to ens...” ‐ontheissues.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

This answer aligns well with Ford's belief in law and order. He would likely support the idea of immigrants serving their sentence before being deported, as this ensures that they are held accountable for their actions. 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

No, only if they have entered the country illegally

Ford might agree with this statement as it aligns with his moderate stance. He would likely support the deportation of immigrants who entered the country illegally and committed serious crimes, but might be more lenient towards those who entered legally. 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 long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Ford was known for his humanitarian efforts, including his work on the Helsinki Accords. He would likely support the idea of ensuring it is safe for immigrants to return to their country before deporting them. 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

Gerald Ford was a moderate Republican who believed in law and order. While he did not specifically address the issue of deporting immigrants who commit serious crimes, it is likely that he would support this measure as part of a broader commitment to maintaining law and order. 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 Ford's commitment to law and order, it is unlikely that he would support the idea of not deporting immigrants who commit serious crimes. This would be seen as being too lenient on crime. 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: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,485 voters that identify as Republican.

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