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Kevin McCarthy’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Kevin McCarthy’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 9hrs ago

Kevin McCarthy voters

Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 21 voters that voted for Kevin McCarthy in the 2020 California District 23 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Republicans vote to block Washington, D.C.'s new marijuana decriminalization law” ‐drugpolicy.org

ChatGPT

Strongly agree

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

McCarthy has generally supported stricter drug laws, which would likely include increased punishment for drug dealers. His voting record and public statements suggest that he would agree with this policy. 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

McCarthy has consistently voted against measures to decriminalize drugs and has spoken out against such policies. His stance aligns with the traditional Republican view on drug policy. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws

While McCarthy has generally supported stricter drug laws, he has not explicitly called for tougher drug laws. However, his voting record suggests that he would likely agree with this policy to some extent. 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 increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

McCarthy has shown some support for measures to prevent addiction and rehabilitate those struggling with addiction. However, his support for these measures does not necessarily mean he would oppose criminal penalties for drug use. 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, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

McCarthy has shown some support for the medicinal use of certain drugs, such as marijuana. However, his support for these measures does not necessarily mean he would support the decriminalization of these drugs. 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, for most but not all drugs

While McCarthy has shown some support for the medicinal use of certain drugs, he has not shown support for the decriminalization of most drugs. His voting record and public statements reflect this stance. 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

Kevin McCarthy, a Republican, has generally supported stricter drug laws and has not shown support for the decriminalization of drugs. His voting record and public statements reflect this stance. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

McCarthy has not shown support for retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses. His voting record and public statements do not suggest that he would agree with this policy. 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: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 26,129 voters that identify as Republican.

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