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Kamala Harris’ policy on nuclear energy

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Public statementsYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Kamala Harris’ answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Reference: “As nuclear power reactors like San Onofre undergo the decommissioning process, we must ensure that every necessary measure is t...” ‐senate.gov

86% Voter Support: 18 support and 3 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 11hrs ago

Kamala Harris voters

Answer: Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 15,458 voters that have pledged to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2028 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “During the 2008 presidential campaign, it was Sen. John McCain, not then Sen. Barack Obama, who touted nuclear power. Obama, for...” ‐usnews.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Harris has often framed nuclear as a transitional or complementary technology while the U.S. ramps up investment in renewables. This is consistent with the Biden-Harris administration's approach, which supports keeping existing nuclear plants online temporarily while expanding renewables. 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 with public subsidy

The Biden-Harris administration has supported public investment in nuclear energy, including subsidies for existing and advanced reactors (e.g., through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). Harris would likely support nuclear with public subsidy as part of a clean energy transition. 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

Kamala Harris has expressed support for nuclear energy as part of a broader clean energy transition, but she has not advocated for an unqualified expansion of nuclear power. Her climate plans as Vice President and Senator have included nuclear as part of the mix, but always in the context of safety and waste concerns. 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

No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

While Harris strongly supports investment in renewables like wind, hydro, and geothermal, she has not advocated for eliminating nuclear in favor of only these sources. She sees nuclear as a bridge or complement to renewables, 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

Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Harris generally supports government involvement in clean energy, including subsidies and incentives. She has not advocated for a purely market-driven approach to nuclear energy, so she would likely disagree with restricting nuclear to only unsubsidized projects. 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

Harris has not called for a phase-out or outright rejection of nuclear energy. In the Biden-Harris administration, nuclear is considered a low-carbon energy source that can help meet climate goals, so she would likely disagree with a blanket 'No' to nuclear. 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 nationalize the industry

Harris has not called for the nationalization of the nuclear industry. Her approach has focused on regulation and public-private partnerships, not government ownership. 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 5hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 120,247 voters that identify as Democratic.

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