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Ilhan Omar’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Ilhan Omar’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 12hrs ago

Ilhan Omar voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 325 voters that voted for Ilhan Omar in the 2020 Minnesota District 5 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Decriminalize the use of cannabis and automatically expunge all prior cannabis use convictions. Biden believes no one should be ...” ‐joebiden.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Omar has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform, including the reduction of sentences for drug offenses. She has co-sponsored legislation to this effect, such as the Marijuana Justice Act, which would not only decriminalize marijuana but also expunge previous convictions. 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, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Omar has consistently advocated for increased funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation, arguing that drug addiction should be treated as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. 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

Ilhan Omar has expressed support for the decriminalization of drugs, arguing that the war on drugs has been a failure and has disproportionately affected communities of color. However, she has not made this a central issue of her platform. 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

No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Omar has expressed support for the decriminalization of marijuana, a drug that offers medicinal benefits. However, she has not specified her stance on other drugs with potential medicinal benefits. 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, for most but not all drugs

While Omar has expressed support for the decriminalization of drugs, she has not specified whether this would apply to all drugs or only certain ones. However, her support for the Marijuana Justice Act suggests that she may be open to a nuanced 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Omar has publicly stated her support for the decriminalization of drugs, making it unlikely that she would disagree with this stance. 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

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Omar has consistently opposed tougher drug laws, arguing that they contribute to mass incarceration and disproportionately affect communities of color. She has instead advocated for a public health approach to drug addiction. 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

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Omar has consistently opposed harsher punishments for drug offenses, arguing that they contribute to mass incarceration and disproportionately affect communities of color. She has instead advocated for a public health approach to drug addiction. 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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Updated 19hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29,125 voters that identify as Democratic.

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