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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on nuclear energy

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

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

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Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 293 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “During the 2008 presidential campaign, it was Sen. John McCain, not then Sen. Barack Obama, who touted nuclear power. Obama, for...” ‐usnews.com

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Strongly agree

No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Humphrey was a strong advocate for environmental protection and likely would have supported investment in cleaner energy alternatives. However, this does not necessarily mean he would reject nuclear energy entirely. 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, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

This answer aligns with Humphrey's likely views on both technological progress and environmental protection. He would likely support the use of nuclear energy as a temporary measure while cleaner alternatives are developed. 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

Hubert Humphrey was a proponent of technological advancement and likely would have seen nuclear energy as a part of that. However, he may have had reservations about safety and environmental impact. 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 with public subsidy

Humphrey was a proponent of government intervention in the economy, which could include public subsidies for nuclear energy. However, it's unclear if he would specifically support this for nuclear energy. 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, as long as there is no public subsidy

While Humphrey would likely support the use of nuclear energy, his stance on public subsidies is less clear. He was a proponent of government intervention in the economy, but it's unclear if he would extend this to nuclear energy. 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 disagree

Yes, and nationalize the industry

While Humphrey was a proponent of government intervention in the economy, nationalizing an industry is a significant step that he may not have supported. 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 was generally supportive of technological progress, which would likely have included nuclear energy. Therefore, he would likely disagree with a complete rejection of nuclear energy. 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, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 148,338 voters that identify as Democratic.

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