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Jimmy Carter’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Jimmy Carter voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Jimmy Carter’s answer is based on the following data:

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Jimmy Carter voters

Answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 260 voters that voted for Jimmy Carter in the 1976 Presidential 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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Strongly agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Carter's administration focused heavily on prevention and treatment of drug addiction. He established the Office of Drug Abuse Policy and advocated for more funding for drug education and treatment programs. 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

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

Carter supported the decriminalization of marijuana, a drug that offers medicinal benefits. This suggests that he might agree with the decriminalization of other drugs that offer 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

No

Carter did not support the decriminalization of all drugs, but he did advocate for the decriminalization of marijuana. This suggests a nuanced view on drug policy, not a blanket opposition to decriminalization. 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 agree

Yes, for most but not all drugs

Carter's stance on drug policy was nuanced. He supported the decriminalization of marijuana, but not all drugs. This suggests that he might agree with the decriminalization of 'most but not all drugs'. 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

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Carter's administration focused more on prevention and treatment rather than punitive measures. However, he did not advocate for the decriminalization of all drugs, suggesting that he might not oppose increased punishment for drug dealers. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws

While Carter did not support the decriminalization of all drugs, he also did not advocate for tougher drug laws. His administration focused more on prevention and treatment. 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

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

There is no historical evidence to suggest that Carter would support retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses. His administration focused more on prevention and treatment rather than decriminalization. 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

During his presidency, Carter did not support the decriminalization of all drugs. He did, however, advocate for the decriminalization of marijuana, but this does not extend to all drugs. 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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29,450 voters that identify as Democratic.

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