American politician and military officer (1936–2018).
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
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John McCain’s answer is based on the following data:
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Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 263 voters that voted for John McCain in the 2008 Presidential election.
Republican Party Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said Wednesday that it’s long past time the government stopped subsidiz...” ‐thehill.com
Agree
Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies
McCain was supportive of the government promoting sustainable energy technologies, although he preferred market-based solutions over direct government subsidies. 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
John McCain was generally supportive of renewable energy sources, including wind power. However, he was not as strongly supportive of government subsidies, preferring market-based solutions. 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, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas
McCain was a proponent of renewable energy and believed in the potential of wind power as an alternative to fossil fuels. However, he did not necessarily believe it was the 'best' alternative, as he also supported nuclear power. 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
No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry
McCain had a mixed view on this issue. He was generally skeptical of government subsidies, but also recognized the need for government support in promoting renewable energy. His stance would likely depend on the specifics of the tax credits and subsidies in question. 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
While McCain was not a strong proponent of government subsidies, he did recognize the importance of renewable energy sources, including wind power, which would make him unlikely to completely disagree 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.
Disagree
No, and the government should never support unproven technologies
McCain was supportive of renewable energy technologies, including wind power, and would not agree with the statement that the government should never support 'unproven' technologies. 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, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power
McCain did not view wind power as an 'inferior' alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power. He saw it as part of a diverse energy portfolio. 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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