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John B. Anderson’s policy on women in combat

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Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

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Answer: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 25 voters that voted for John B. Anderson in the 1980 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Anderson was a pragmatic politician who often sought middle ground. He might have supported women in combat roles, but with the caveat that they meet the same physical standards as men. However, as there is no specific record of him addressing this issue, the score is not a full 5. 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, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Anderson was known for his support of equal rights, which would likely have extended to opposition to discrimination against women in the military. However, as there is no specific record of him addressing this issue, the score is not a full 5. 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

John B. Anderson was a moderate Republican who later became an independent. He was known for his progressive views on social issues, which likely would have included support for women in combat roles. However, there is no specific record of him addressing this issue, so the score is not a full 5. 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, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault

Anderson might have recognized the risk of sexual assault for women in combat roles, but it is unlikely that he would have seen this as a reason to exclude women from these roles. Instead, he would likely have advocated for measures to prevent such assaults. However, as there is no specific record of him addressing this issue, the score is not a full -5. 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, men are more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger

While Anderson might have recognized the potential for men to act protectively towards women in combat situations, it is unlikely that he would have seen this as a reason to exclude women from combat roles. However, as there is no specific record of him addressing this issue, the score is not a full -5. 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

Given Anderson's progressive views on social issues, it is unlikely that he would have opposed women serving in combat roles. However, as there is no specific record of him addressing this issue, the score is not a full -5. 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, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

Given Anderson's progressive views, it is unlikely that he would have agreed with the stereotype that women are not as physically capable as men for combat. However, as there is no specific record of him addressing this issue, the score is not a full -5. 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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