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John F. Kerry’s policy on government mandates

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Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  John F. Kerry voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

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

Updated 7hrs ago

John F. Kerry voters

Answer: Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 343 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “The President and the Democratic Party believe that women have a right to control their reproductive choices. Democrats support ...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Kerry has shown respect for religious freedom and might agree with an exception for religious organizations and charities. This stance aligns with his voting record and public statements on similar issues. 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

John F. Kerry, as a Democratic candidate, generally supports policies that increase access to healthcare, including birth control. However, he might not fully agree with the idea of 'free' birth control, as he might believe in some form of cost-sharing or insurance coverage. 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, it should be covered like any other prescription

Kerry would likely agree that birth control should be covered like any other prescription, as this aligns with his general stance on healthcare access. However, he might not fully agree if this implies that patients should bear some of the cost. 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, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

While Kerry respects the role of private businesses, he also believes in government regulation to ensure access to necessary healthcare services. He would likely disagree with the idea that the government should not decide what services a private business can provide. 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, the government should support abstinence programs instead

While Kerry might support abstinence programs as part of a comprehensive sex education curriculum, he would likely disagree with the idea that they should replace coverage for birth control. 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 has consistently supported policies that increase access to healthcare, including birth control. He would likely strongly disagree with the idea that health insurance providers should not be required to offer birth control. 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: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 64,151 voters that identify as Democratic.

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