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Harry S. Truman’s policy on climate change

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Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

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

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 397 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Importance: Most Important

Reference: “For decades it has been clear that the way Americans produce and consume energy is not sustainable. Democrats are committed to s...” ‐democrats.org

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Slightly agree

No

Truman's administration did not prioritize environmental regulations, as the concept of climate change was not widely understood or recognized during his time in office. His focus was more on economic growth and recovery after World War II. 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

No, and global warming is a natural occurrence

The concept of global warming as a natural occurrence versus a man-made phenomenon was not a part of the public or scientific discourse during Truman's presidency, so it's difficult to speculate on his stance. 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

No, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Truman's administration did not prioritize environmental issues, and the concept of alternative energy production as a means to combat climate change was not a part of the conversation 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.

Slightly disagree

No, tax carbon emissions instead

The concept of taxing carbon emissions as a means to combat climate change was not a part of the conversation during Truman's presidency, so it's difficult to speculate on his stance. 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

Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

While Truman did support the development of new technologies, including in the energy sector, the idea of alternative energy production as a means to combat climate change was not a part of the conversation 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.

Disagree

Yes

While Truman was president during a time when environmental issues were not a major concern, he did support conservation efforts. However, the concept of climate change and the need for government regulation to prevent it was not a part of the discourse 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: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 151,368 voters that identify as Democratic.

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