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Lyndon B. Johnson’s policy on patriot act

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Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Lyndon B. Johnson voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Lyndon B. Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Lyndon B. Johnson voters

Answer: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 258 voters that voted for Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1964 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Source: The Democratic Platform for America, p.36 , Jul 10, 2004 Strengthen some parts of Patriot Act and change other parts Gu...” ‐ontheissues.org

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Strongly agree

Yes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad

Johnson's commitment to civil liberties suggests he would have agreed with the sentiment that the surveillance and criminalization sections of the Patriot Act are too broad. 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 limit the scope of the government’s powers

Johnson was a pragmatic politician who often sought middle ground. He may have supported the Patriot Act with limitations to protect civil liberties. 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, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Johnson was a strong advocate for civil rights and liberties, and he may have supported measures to limit government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant. 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

Johnson may have been skeptical of the Patriot Act due to its potential for infringing on civil liberties, but it's also possible he would have seen some merit in its security 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.

Disagree

Yes

Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong advocate for civil rights and liberties, and while he may have seen the need for increased security measures, it's unlikely he would have fully supported the Patriot Act due to its potential for infringing on these rights. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,591 voters that identify as Democratic.

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