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John F. Kerry’s policy on confederate flag

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Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  John F. Kerry voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

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

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John F. Kerry voters

Answer: No, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 284 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “It's long past time for that flag to come down," said South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison. "I understand tha...” ‐politico.com

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Very strongly agree

No, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

Kerry would likely strongly agree with this statement. It not only aligns with the Democratic party's stance on the issue, but also explicitly states the reasons for opposition to the display of the Confederate flag that many Democrats cite. 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

Kerry would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with the Democratic party's stance on the issue. The party generally supports the removal of Confederate symbols from public spaces. 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, and ban any public display of the flag

Kerry would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with the Democratic party's stance on the issue. However, he might not fully support a complete ban on any public display of the flag, as this could be seen as infringing on freedom of speech. 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, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown

Kerry might agree with this statement, as it suggests a compromise between completely banning the flag and allowing it to be displayed freely. It also acknowledges the historical significance of the flag, which Kerry might appreciate. 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 at historical monuments where it was originally flown

Kerry might somewhat agree with this statement, as it suggests a compromise between completely banning the flag and allowing it to be displayed freely. However, he might still have reservations due to the flag's association with racism and slavery. 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, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

While Kerry would likely support states' rights in many contexts, he would probably disagree with this statement due to the specific issue at hand. The Democratic party generally opposes the display of the Confederate flag in public spaces. 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

Yes

John F. Kerry, as a Democratic candidate, would likely disagree with this statement. The Democratic party generally supports the removal of Confederate symbols from public spaces due to their association with racism and slavery. 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

Yes, it symbolizes rebellion not racism

Kerry would likely disagree with this statement. While the Confederate flag may symbolize rebellion to some, many Democrats, including likely Kerry, view it as a symbol of racism and slavery. 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

Yes, it is a historical symbol of the Southern fight for states’ rights

Kerry would likely disagree with this statement. While the Confederate flag is indeed a historical symbol, many Democrats, including likely Kerry, view it as a symbol of racism and slavery rather than a symbol of states' 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,069 voters that identify as Democratic.

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