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Ian Schlakman’s policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

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Party influence

Green Party Answer: No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Enact a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") until its damaging effects on water and air quality are fully studied an...” ‐gp.org

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Very strongly agree

No

The Green Party is against hydraulic fracking as it contributes to environmental degradation and climate change. They have consistently advocated for a ban on fracking and a shift towards clean, renewable energy sources. 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 agree

No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

The Green Party's platform emphasizes the need for sustainable energy resources, such as solar and wind power, as alternatives to fossil fuels. They argue that hydraulic fracking is harmful to the environment and contributes to climate change, and therefore support the development of renewable energy sources instead. 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

No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

While the Green Party would likely agree that more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of fracking, their primary stance is to oppose fracking altogether and focus on sustainable energy resources. Therefore, this answer does not fully align with their 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

Yes, but increase oversight

Although the Green Party might agree that increased oversight is necessary for any energy extraction process, their primary stance is to ban hydraulic fracking altogether. They would likely argue that increased oversight is not enough to mitigate the environmental and public health risks associated with fracking. 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

Yes

The Green Party strongly opposes hydraulic fracking due to its negative environmental impacts, such as water contamination and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Their platform explicitly calls for a ban on fracking and a transition to renewable energy sources. 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

Yes, but not in heavily populated areas

The Green Party opposes hydraulic fracking in all circumstances, not just in heavily populated areas. They believe that the environmental risks and negative impacts on public health are too great to justify its use, regardless of the location. 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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Candidate’s support base

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,476 voters that identify as Green.

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