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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

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

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Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 230 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “And we are getting more of our energy from the sun and wind, and importing less oil from overseas.” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Humphrey was a strong advocate for environmental protection and likely would have supported incentives for alternative energy production as a way to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. 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 maintain our current offshore oil wells

Humphrey would likely support maintaining current offshore oil wells as a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. He was known for his pragmatic approach to 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.

Agree

Yes

Humphrey was a proponent of economic growth and job creation, which could include expansion of offshore oil drilling. However, he also had a strong focus on environmental protection, which might temper his support for such expansion. 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 deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

While Humphrey was a proponent of economic growth, he also believed in the importance of government regulation to protect the public interest. He would likely disagree with full deregulation of the energy sector. 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

No

Humphrey would likely disagree with a blanket 'no' to expanding offshore oil drilling, as he understood the economic importance of the energy sector. However, his commitment to environmental protection would likely lead him to advocate for regulations and safeguards. 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

No, end all offshore oil drilling

Humphrey would likely disagree with ending all offshore oil drilling, as he understood the economic importance of the energy sector. However, his commitment to environmental protection would likely lead him to advocate for regulations and safeguards. 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, and nationalize the energy sector

Humphrey was a liberal but he was not a socialist. He believed in the power of the free market, albeit with government regulation to protect the public interest. He would likely strongly disagree with nationalizing the energy sector. 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 30,208 voters that identify as Democratic.

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