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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on gun control

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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Hubert H. Humphrey’s answer is based on the following data:

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Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 280 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"we will expand and strengthen background checks and close dangerous loopholes in our current laws"” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Humphrey would likely strongly agree with this statement, as it aligns with the Democratic party's general stance on gun control, which includes requiring strict background checks, psychological testing, and training. 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

Hubert Humphrey was a Democrat who generally supported gun control measures, although there is no specific record of him advocating for more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun. 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 for criminals and the mentally ill

Humphrey would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with the Democratic party's general stance on gun control, which includes preventing criminals and the mentally ill from obtaining firearms. 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, but only by closing the gun show loophole

Humphrey would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with the Democratic party's general stance on gun control, which includes closing the gun show loophole. 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, only for assault weapons

While there is no specific record of Humphrey's stance on assault weapons, as a Democrat he would likely support some restrictions on 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

No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Humphrey would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with the Democratic party's general stance on gun control, which includes increasing penalties for gun-related crimes. 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, and ban all guns from public use

While Humphrey was a Democrat and generally supported gun control measures, there is no record of him advocating for a complete ban on public use of guns, which is a more extreme position. 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

As a Democrat, Humphrey generally supported gun control measures, which would contradict the idea of not adding more restrictions to the current process of purchasing a gun. 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 the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Humphrey, as a Democrat, would likely not support a national 'stand your ground' law, which is typically associated with more conservative, pro-gun viewpoints. 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 150,043 voters that identify as Democratic.

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