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Hillary Clinton’s policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Public statementsYes, but increase oversight

Hillary Clinton’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, but increase oversight

Reference: “For natural gas to play a role in the transition to a clean energy economy, it’s essential that the right safeguards are in pla...” ‐hillaryclinton.com

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Hillary Clinton voters

Answer: No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 348 voters that voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: ““There’s no question I’m in favor of banning fracking,” [VP Nominee] Harris said at a CNN town hall.” ‐washingtonpost.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but increase oversight

Clinton has consistently advocated for increased oversight and regulation of fracking. During her 2016 campaign, she stated that any state or local community that opposes fracking should be able to veto it, and that companies should be required to disclose the chemicals they use in the fracking process. 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, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Clinton has consistently advocated for the pursuit of more sustainable energy resources. During her 2016 campaign, she proposed a plan to install half a billion solar panels across the country by the end of her first term. 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 not in heavily populated areas

Clinton's conditional support for fracking suggests that she would agree with this statement. She has emphasized the need for local community approval and strict environmental regulations, which would likely exclude heavily populated areas. 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, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Clinton has expressed the need for more research and understanding of the long-term effects of fracking. In a 2016 Democratic debate, she stated that by the time we get through all of her conditions, there would be very few places in America where fracking would continue to take place. 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

While Clinton has not outright opposed fracking, she has expressed concerns about its environmental impact and has advocated for strict regulations. This suggests a level of disagreement with the practice, but not a complete rejection. 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

Hillary Clinton has expressed conditional support for fracking, but not an outright endorsement. During her 2016 presidential campaign, she stated that she would support fracking under certain conditions, such as when the local community is in favor and environmental standards are met. 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: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 15,644 voters that identify as Democratic.

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