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John F. Kerry’s policy on criminal politicians

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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  John F. Kerry voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

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

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John F. Kerry voters

Answer: Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 260 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

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Agree

No, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Given his background as a prosecutor, Kerry would likely agree with the idea of disallowing politicians under investigation for a crime from running for office, as it could undermine public trust in the political process. However, he might also be concerned about the potential for misuse of this rule for political purposes. 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

Kerry would likely agree to some extent with this statement, given his background in law and his belief in the importance of integrity in public office. However, he might also recognize the potential for redemption and rehabilitation, so his agreement might not be absolute. 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 it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Kerry would likely agree to some extent with this statement, as it recognizes that not all crimes are equally serious or relevant to a person's ability to serve in public office. However, he would likely also believe that even non-violent or non-financial crimes could be relevant, depending on the circumstances. 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

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Kerry might somewhat agree with this statement, as it acknowledges the potential for rehabilitation and redemption. However, he would likely also believe that the nature of the crime and the individual's subsequent actions should be taken into account. 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, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

Kerry might have mixed feelings about this statement. On one hand, he would likely agree that crimes committed while in office are particularly egregious. On the other hand, he might also believe that any criminal conviction, regardless of when it occurred, could be relevant to a person's fitness for public office. 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 F. Kerry, as a long-standing member of the Democratic Party and a former prosecutor, would likely believe in the importance of maintaining a high standard of integrity in public office. He would likely be hesitant to support the idea of a convicted criminal running for office without any qualifications or restrictions. 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, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,498 voters that identify as Democratic.

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