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John McCain’s policy on mandatory vaccinations

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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

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

Updated 8hrs ago

John McCain voters

Answer: Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 357 voters that voted for John McCain in the 2008 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “House Republicans allied themselves definitively on the side of public health at a hearing Tuesday, breaking from Kentucky Sen. ...” ‐politico.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

This answer aligns with McCain's views on public health and individual rights. He would likely support mandatory vaccinations for deadly contagious diseases, recognizing the importance of protecting public health while also limiting government intervention. 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 require vaccination in order to attend public school

This answer aligns with McCain's views on balancing individual rights with public health. He would likely support requiring vaccinations for children attending public schools, as it protects the health of all students. 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, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

McCain, a strong supporter of religious freedom, would likely agree with this statement. He would support mandatory vaccinations but also respect the rights of those whose religious beliefs forbid the use of vaccines. 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, as a Republican, generally favored less government intervention. However, he also recognized the importance of public health and safety. He would likely support mandatory vaccinations, but with some reservations about government overreach. 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

Regardless, this should be decided at the state level

McCain, as a Republican, generally favored states' rights. He would likely agree that decisions about mandatory vaccinations should be made at the state level, but also recognize the importance of a coordinated national response to public health 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.

Agree

Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

McCain would likely agree with this statement, as he recognized the importance of vaccinations in protecting public health. However, his score is not a full 5 due to his general stance against government overreach. 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, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

While McCain would likely support public education about the risks and benefits of vaccines, he would likely see this as a complementary measure to mandatory vaccinations, not a replacement. 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, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

McCain would likely disagree with this statement. While he recognized the importance of public health, he also strongly supported individual rights and would likely see this as an overreach of government 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.

Disagree

No

McCain would likely disagree with this statement. While he was a proponent of individual rights and freedoms, he also understood the importance of public health and the role of vaccinations in preventing the spread of diseases. 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

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 161,033 voters that identify as Republican.

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