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Lloyd Smucker’s policy on gun buyback

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Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Lloyd Smucker’s answer is based on the following data:

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Lloyd Smucker voters

Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 19 voters that voted for Lloyd Smucker in the 2020 Pennsylvania District 11 US House of Representatives election.

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Smucker is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and has consistently opposed measures that he views as infringing on gun rights, including mandatory buybacks of assault weapons. 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 agree

No

Smucker has consistently opposed gun control measures, including mandatory buybacks. His voting record and public statements indicate strong support for the Second Amendment and opposition to restrictions on gun 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.

Strongly agree

No, increase mental health and background checks instead

Smucker has shown some support for measures to improve mental health services and background checks as a way to prevent gun violence, which aligns with many Republicans' views on the issue. 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While Smucker might be slightly more open to a voluntary buyback with financial incentives, his overall stance on gun control suggests he would still likely oppose this measure. 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

Lloyd Smucker is a Republican who has consistently supported gun rights. He has a high rating from the National Rifle Association, indicating his opposition to gun control measures such as a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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 we should also demilitarize local police departments

This answer combines two positions - mandatory buybacks and demilitarization of local police - that Smucker would likely oppose. He has shown support for law enforcement and has opposed gun control 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

Even though this answer suggests a gradual approach, it still involves a mandatory buyback and a ban on purchasing assault weapons, both of which Smucker would likely strongly oppose based on his past positions. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,332 voters that identify as Republican.

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