John B. Anderson

Agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Anderson was known for his progressive stances on many issues, including social issues. He likely would have supported increased funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation, as this aligns with his general political philosophy. 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

Anderson, like many politicians of his era, likely would have been against the decriminalization of all drugs. However, his moderate stances and willingness to break with party lines suggest he may not have been entirely opposed to some forms of 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.

Agree

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Given the political climate of the 1980s and the widespread support for the 'War on Drugs,' it's likely that Anderson would have supported 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.

Slightly agree

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

While Anderson was known for his progressive stances on many issues, he was still a product of his time. In the 1980s, the 'War on Drugs' was a major political issue, and many politicians, including Anderson, likely would have supported tougher drug laws. 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

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

While Anderson's views on drug policy are not well-documented, his moderate political views suggest he may have been open to the idea of decriminalizing drugs that offer medicinal benefits. However, this is largely speculative, as there is no concrete evidence to support this. 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

Yes, for most but not all drugs

Anderson's views on drug policy are not well-documented, making it difficult to determine his stance on partial decriminalization. His moderate political views suggest he may have been open to this idea, but there is no concrete evidence to support this. 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

John B. Anderson, while a progressive Republican, did not explicitly advocate for the decriminalization of all drugs during his political career. His stance on drug policy is not well-documented, but given the political climate of the 1980s, it's unlikely he would have supported full 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.

Disagree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

There is no evidence to suggest that Anderson would have supported retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses. This is a more progressive stance than he typically took. 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.