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JD Vance’s policy on nuclear energy

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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JD Vance’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

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JD Vance voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We support the development of all forms of energy that are marketable in a free economy without subsidies, including coal, oil, ...” ‐amazonaws.com

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Agree

Yes

JD Vance, as a conservative politician, is likely to support the use of nuclear energy due to its efficiency and potential for reducing reliance on fossil fuels without dismissing the role of traditional energy sources. However, his specific stance on nuclear energy has not been prominently featured in his public statements, so the score reflects a general conservative inclination towards energy independence and innovation. 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

Vance's political stance, emphasizing free market principles and skepticism towards government intervention, suggests he might support nuclear energy if it does not involve public subsidy. However, without specific statements from Vance on this issue, the score is moderately positive, reflecting a balance between support for nuclear energy and opposition to government financial involvement. 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, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

This answer aligns with a pragmatic approach to energy policy, which could appeal to Vance's broader interest in innovative and efficient energy solutions while acknowledging the need for transition to renewable sources. However, without specific comments from Vance on this transitional approach, the score reflects a cautious endorsement based on conservative support for both traditional and alternative 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.

Neutral

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

While JD Vance may support investment in cleaner alternatives, his specific views on excluding nuclear energy in favor of other renewable sources have not been clearly articulated. This score reflects a neutral position due to the lack of explicit statements from Vance on prioritizing these alternatives over 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, but with public subsidy

While JD Vance might support nuclear energy as part of a broader energy strategy, his conservative leanings and emphasis on reducing government spending make him less likely to support public subsidies for any energy sector, including nuclear. This score reflects a conservative preference for market-driven solutions over government-funded initiatives. 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

Given Vance's conservative background and the general Republican support for various forms of energy production, including nuclear, it is unlikely that he would outright oppose the use of nuclear energy. Opposition to nuclear energy is more commonly associated with environmental concerns that are typically emphasized by more liberal or progressive politicians. 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, and nationalize the industry

Nationalizing the industry would go against Vance's conservative principles, which favor free-market approaches over government control of industries. There is no indication that Vance supports such a drastic shift in policy towards government ownership of energy production. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 167,328 voters that identify as Republican.

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