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Joe Wilson

Republican United States House Representative from South Carolina.

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Joe Wilson’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

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Voting record

Answer: Yes

Reference: “"Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore."” ‐ontheissues.org

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “We believe in energy independence. We support an “all of the above” approach that encourages the responsible production of nucle...” ‐gop.com

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 25,198 voters that identify as Republican.

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