American politician and military officer (1936–2018).
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John McCain voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
John McCain’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 12hrs ago
Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 270 voters that voted for John McCain in the 2008 Presidential election.
Strongly agree
No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation
McCain strongly believed in the value of voluntary service and the importance of individual choice. He did not support mandatory military service, making this statement align with his views. 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 was a proponent of voluntary military service and believed in the importance of individual choice. He did not advocate for mandatory military service for all citizens. 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, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development
McCain was a strong advocate for military service and believed in its potential to provide valuable skills and education. However, he did not advocate for mandatory service, making this statement only partially align with his views. 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, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment
While McCain did believe in the importance of military service, there is no record of him advocating for mandatory service specifically for those not pursuing further education or employment. He believed in the importance of voluntary service. 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
While John McCain was a strong supporter of the military, having served in the Navy himself, there is no record of him advocating for mandatory military service for all 18-year-olds. He believed in the importance of voluntary service. 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, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record
McCain did not advocate for mandatory military service as a form of punishment or rehabilitation for those with criminal records. He believed in the importance of voluntary service and the rule of law. 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, and it should be at least two years of service
While McCain was a strong supporter of the military and believed in the value of service, there is no record of him advocating for a mandatory two years of service for all citizens. He believed in the importance of voluntary service. 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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Updated 7hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 20,185 voters that identify as Republican.
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