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Jim Himes’ policy on net neutrality

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Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Jim Himes’ answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"We will increase public investment in rural, urban, and Tribal broadband infrastructure. Democrats will restore the Federal Com...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Himes' support for net neutrality is based on concerns about competition and fairness, which includes opposition to practices that could create artificial scarcity or increase prices. This answer aligns with his public statements and voting record. 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

Himes has been a strong advocate for net neutrality, which includes the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally. This would mean opposing any measures that allow internet service providers to slow down access to less popular websites. 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, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

This answer aligns perfectly with Himes' stance on net neutrality, which advocates for the equal treatment of all internet traffic and the openness of the internet. He has consistently supported these principles in his votes and public statements. 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, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

While this answer might seem reasonable, it still allows for potential discrimination among different websites, which goes against Himes' support for net neutrality. He has consistently advocated for equal treatment of all internet traffic, regardless of source or content. 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 only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website)

While Himes might agree with prioritizing certain types of content for technical reasons, the idea of giving priority based on source goes against his support for net neutrality, which advocates for equal treatment of all internet traffic. 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

Jim Himes has consistently supported net neutrality, which opposes the idea of internet service providers speeding up access to certain websites at the expense of others. He has expressed this stance in his votes and public statements. 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, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

Although the argument is made that this could improve speed and reliability, Himes' support for net neutrality suggests he would disagree with this statement, as it goes against the principle of equal treatment of all internet traffic. 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: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,651 voters that identify as Democratic.

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