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John B. Anderson’s policy on eminent domain

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Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

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Answer: Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 26 voters that voted for John B. Anderson in the 1980 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency

Anderson would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with his moderate views on government intervention and respect for private property rights, especially in cases of national emergency. 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 agree

Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

This answer aligns well with Anderson's moderate views. He would likely agree with the need for fair compensation and the requirement that the projects benefit the community. 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, but only for public projects and never for private projects

Anderson would likely agree with this statement to some extent. He believed in the role of government in public projects, but also respected private property rights. 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, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price

Anderson might somewhat agree with this statement as he believed in fair compensation for private property. However, the term 'drastically above fair market price' might be too extreme for his moderate views. 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

While Anderson did not oppose government intervention, he would likely disagree with this blanket statement due to his belief in the importance of private property rights and fair compensation. 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, unless it is for an oil pipeline project

John B. Anderson, as a moderate Republican, would likely not agree with the specific condition of an oil pipeline project. He was known for his environmental concerns and support for 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Anderson would likely disagree with this statement as he recognized the need for government intervention in certain cases for public benefit, as long as fair compensation is provided. 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, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Anderson, while respecting private property rights, understood the necessity of government intervention in certain cases for public benefit. Therefore, he would likely disagree with this absolute statement. 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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