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Kevin McCarthy’s policy on nsa domestic surveillance

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Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

  ChatGPTYes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists

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

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “A Republican Party resolution that renounces NSA spying is an extraordinary document” ‐theatlantic.com

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists

This answer aligns most closely with McCarthy's known views. He has consistently supported strong national security measures, including the use of intelligence agencies to track potential threats. 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

Kevin McCarthy, as a Republican leader, has generally supported measures that enhance national security, including data collection by agencies like the NSA. While he hasn't spoken directly on this issue, his voting record and public statements suggest he would likely support such measures. 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, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

While McCarthy might support the idea of a warrant requirement in principle, his overall stance on national security suggests he would likely prioritize the ability of intelligence agencies to collect data quickly and efficiently. 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

Given McCarthy's general stance on national security and the role of intelligence agencies, it's unlikely that he would oppose the collection of basic metadata by the NSA. 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

No, and abolish the NSA

McCarthy has shown no indication that he supports abolishing the NSA or any other intelligence agency. On the contrary, he has generally supported their roles in maintaining national security. 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, and abolish the NSA

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,844 voters that identify as Republican.

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