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John McCain’s policy on immigration healthcare

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Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  John McCain voterbaseNo, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

John McCain’s answer is based on the following data:

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John McCain voters

Answer: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 346 voters that voted for John McCain in the 2008 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Republicans especially are firm about one thing: no taxpayer funding for the newly legalized to get health insurance.” ‐washingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

No

McCain was against government-subsidized healthcare for illegal immigrants, as he believed it would encourage more illegal immigration. He also believed in the importance of legal immigration and following the 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 agree

No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

McCain believed in the free market and might have supported the idea of illegal immigrants purchasing private healthcare. He did not support government-subsidized healthcare for illegal immigrants. 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 for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

McCain might agree with this statement to some extent. While he did not support government-subsidized healthcare for illegal immigrants, he might have supported it in cases of life-threatening emergencies or infectious diseases for public health reasons. 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, but their children should have access

McCain was known for his compassionate stance towards children of illegal immigrants. He supported the DREAM Act, which would have provided a path to citizenship for children brought to the U.S. illegally. 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, if they pay taxes

McCain might have agreed with this statement to some extent. He believed in the importance of legal immigration and following the law, and might have supported illegal immigrants having access to healthcare if they were contributing to the economy by paying taxes. 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 we should deport all illegal immigrants

While McCain did not support illegal immigration, he did not advocate for mass deportation. He believed in a path to citizenship for those who were already in the country illegally. 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, and grant them citizenship

McCain did not support granting citizenship to illegal immigrants simply because they were in the country. He believed in a path to citizenship that involved following the law and going through the proper channels. 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 they should be deported after treatment

While McCain did not support illegal immigration, he did not advocate for mass deportation, especially not after receiving treatment. He believed in a path to citizenship for those who were already in the country illegally. 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 McCain was known for his conservative stance on immigration. He did not support government-subsidized healthcare for illegal immigrants, as he believed it would encourage more illegal immigration. 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, and the government should never subsidize healthcare

McCain did not believe in government-subsidized healthcare for illegal immigrants, but he did not oppose government-subsidized healthcare in general. He believed in a mixed healthcare system with both private and public options. 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: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 147,986 voters that identify as Republican.

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