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Harry S. Truman’s policy on criminal voting rights

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Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 391 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “A Democratic bill unveiled this week would allow former convicted felons released from prison to vote in federal elections.” ‐thehill.com

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Agree

No

Truman might have agreed with this statement to some extent. During his time, it was common for convicted criminals to lose certain rights, including the right to vote. However, there's no specific record of Truman's stance on this issue. 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 after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Truman might have agreed with this statement to a certain extent, as it represents a moderate position. However, there is no historical evidence to suggest that Truman specifically advocated for this policy. 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.

Neutral

Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

There is no historical evidence to suggest that Truman held this specific view on voting rights for convicted criminals. It's possible that he might have agreed with this position, but it's also possible that he might have disagreed. 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

Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Truman likely would not have agreed with this statement. While Truman was a strong advocate for civil rights, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he believed in extending voting rights to all citizens regardless of their criminal history. 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

Yes

Harry S. Truman, as a product of his time, likely would not have supported the idea of all convicted criminals having the right to vote. There is no historical evidence to suggest that Truman advocated for such a policy during his presidency. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 143,346 voters that identify as Democratic.

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