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Lyndon B. Johnson’s policy on gun buyback

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

  Lyndon B. Johnson voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

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

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Lyndon B. Johnson voters

Answer: No, increase mental health and background checks instead

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 252 voters that voted for Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1964 Presidential election.

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Agree

No, increase mental health and background checks instead

Johnson's Gun Control Act of 1968 included provisions for increased background checks, suggesting that he would likely support this approach. 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

Given the historical context of Johnson's presidency, it is likely that he would not support a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. The focus of his gun control efforts was more on regulation than confiscation. 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

Johnson might have been open to voluntary measures with financial incentives, but there is no historical evidence to suggest that he would have strongly supported this approach. 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.

Neutral

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

While Johnson did support gun control measures, he did not express a belief that such measures violated the 2nd amendment. His stance on this specific issue is not clear from historical records. 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 disagree

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

While Johnson did support some gun control measures, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he would support a mandatory buyback, even if it was preceded by a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing 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.

Disagree

Yes

While President Johnson did sign the Gun Control Act of 1968, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he would support a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. The act focused more on regulating interstate commerce in firearms, rather than confiscating or buying back 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

Johnson escalated the Vietnam War and was generally supportive of strong military and police forces. It is unlikely that he would support demilitarizing local police departments. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,583 voters that identify as Democratic.

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