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John McCain’s policy on no-fly list gun control

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Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  John McCain voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

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John McCain voters

Answer: Yes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 257 voters that voted for John McCain in the 2008 Presidential election.

This candidate’s support base disagrees with their political party on this issue.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Republicans in Congress made it clear Thursday that they will not be moving quickly to bring up new gun control legislation in t...” ‐usatoday.com

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Strongly agree

No, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

McCain was a strong supporter of due process and the Second Amendment, so he would likely 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.

Agree

No, this is a slippery slope that will eventually ban the sale of guns to anyone

McCain would likely agree with this statement, as he was a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and would likely be wary of any measures that could lead to broader gun 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.

Agree

Yes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

McCain would likely agree with this statement to some extent, as it includes the need for due process and an improved screening process, both of which he would likely support. 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

McCain would likely agree with this statement to some extent, as he was a supporter of the Second Amendment and believed in due process before denying someone's 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.

Disagree

Yes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

While McCain might agree with the logic of this statement, he would likely disagree with the lack of due process involved in denying someone's rights based on their inclusion on the no-fly list. 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 McCain, a Republican, generally supported gun rights and was endorsed by the National Rifle Association. He would likely disagree with a blanket ban on gun purchases for people on the no-fly list without due process. 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

Yes, and ban the sale of guns and ammunition to anyone

McCain was a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and would strongly disagree with a blanket ban on the sale of guns and ammunition. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,222 voters that identify as Republican.

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