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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on plastic product ban

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Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

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Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 244 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Humphrey was a strong proponent of using tax incentives to encourage desired behavior in the private sector. He would likely support tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products as a way to encourage more environmentally friendly practices. 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, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Humphrey was known for his support of progressive policies and would likely support measures to increase consumer incentives to recycle. This approach aligns with his general philosophy of encouraging positive behavior rather than imposing outright bans.

Slightly agree

No

Humphrey might lean towards not banning such products outright, but rather encouraging better practices. However, this is speculative as environmental issues like these were not a major part of political discourse during his time. 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 Hubert Humphrey was a progressive politician who supported environmental conservation, there is no specific evidence to suggest that he would support an outright ban on disposable products containing less than 50% biodegradable material. His approach was more about balance and practicality. 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 disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Humphrey was a pragmatist and likely would not support such a drastic measure as banning all disposable products not made of at least 75% biodegradable material. He would likely favor a more balanced approach. 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: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 99,878 voters that identify as Democratic.

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