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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on criminal politicians

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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

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Answer: Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 185 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

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Agree

No

Humphrey would likely lean towards not allowing convicted criminals to run for office, as he was a proponent of ethical governance. However, he also believed in rehabilitation and second chances, so he might not completely rule out the possibility.

Slightly agree

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Humphrey believed in rehabilitation and second chances, so he might agree with this answer to some extent. However, he would likely still have concerns about the integrity of the office. 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, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

While Humphrey would likely agree with the sentiment of maintaining the integrity of political office, he also believed in due process and might not agree with disallowing politicians under investigation from running, as they have not been proven guilty. 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, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

Humphrey might see some merit in this answer, as it differentiates between crimes committed while in office and those committed prior. However, he would likely still have concerns about the integrity of the office. 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, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

This answer might align with Humphrey's belief in second chances and rehabilitation, but he would likely still have concerns about the integrity of the office, especially if the crime was serious or related to corruption. 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

Hubert H. Humphrey was a strong advocate for civil rights and ethical governance. He would likely have concerns about a convicted criminal's ability to uphold the integrity of a political office. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,546 voters that identify as Democratic.

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