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John F. Kerry’s policy on gun liability

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Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

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

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Gun manufacturers could be sued by victims of gun violence under new legislation from Democrats.” ‐thehill.com

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Strongly agree

Yes

John F. Kerry has consistently supported gun control measures and has advocated for holding gun manufacturers and dealers accountable. However, he has not explicitly stated that victims of gun violence should be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers, hence 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

No, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Kerry has advocated for holding gun manufacturers and dealers accountable, particularly in cases of negligence. This aligns with his broader stance on gun control and accountability. 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 dealers

Kerry has advocated for holding gun dealers accountable, but he has also included manufacturers in his calls for accountability. Therefore, while he would likely agree with this statement, it does not fully encompass his stance on the issue. 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, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity

While Kerry has supported holding gun manufacturers and dealers accountable, he has not specifically stated that any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity. His stance is more nuanced, focusing on specific regulations and accountability for the gun industry. 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, as long as the losing party pays all legal fees, it’s our constitutional right to sue anyone for any reason

While Kerry would likely agree with the right to sue, he has not specifically advocated for the losing party paying all legal fees in such cases. His stance on gun control and accountability suggests he would support the right to sue, but the specifics of this answer may not fully align with his 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Given Kerry's stance on gun control and accountability for gun manufacturers and dealers, it is unlikely that he would disagree with the idea of victims of gun violence being able to sue these entities. 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 93,856 voters that identify as Democratic.

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