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John F. Kerry’s policy on affirmative action

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Topics

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  ChatGPTYes

John F. Kerry’s answer is based on the following data:

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John F. Kerry voters

Answer: Yes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 267 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “We support affirmative action to redress discrimination and to achieve the diversity from which all Americans benefit.” ‐ontheissues.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes

John F. Kerry has consistently supported affirmative action programs throughout his political career. As a senator, he voted in favor of affirmative action and has spoken out in support of these programs on numerous occasions. 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

Regardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty

Kerry has a history of supporting social programs aimed at addressing poverty. While this doesn't directly relate to affirmative action, it aligns with his broader views on social justice and equality. 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, and drastically increase the current amount of programs

While Kerry has shown support for affirmative action, it's not clear that he would advocate for a drastic increase in the current amount of programs. His support has been consistent but not necessarily radical. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

Kerry's voting record and public statements indicate a strong support for affirmative action programs, making it highly unlikely that he would agree with this 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

Kerry's support for affirmative action directly contradicts this statement. He has consistently argued that such programs are necessary to address systemic inequalities. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16,104 voters that identify as Democratic.

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