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Michael S. Dukakis’ policy on private prisons

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Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Michael S. Dukakis voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Michael S. Dukakis’ answer is based on the following data:

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Michael S. Dukakis voters

Answer: No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 172 voters that voted for Michael S. Dukakis in the 1988 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

This answer aligns closely with Dukakis's political philosophy. He would likely agree strongly with the idea that private prisons could sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit, as he was known for his focus on social justice and public solutions. 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

Dukakis, throughout his political career, showed a preference for public solutions and was critical of privatization efforts. He would likely be concerned about the potential for abuse and lack of accountability in private prisons. 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 they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

While Dukakis would likely prefer public prisons, he might agree with this statement as a compromise. He was known for his pragmatic approach to governance and might see strict regulation as a way to mitigate potential problems with private prisons. 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, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas

While this answer includes a measure of regulation, which Dukakis might support, it still involves the privatization of prisons. Dukakis would likely be skeptical of this approach due to his preference for public solutions and concerns about the profit motive in the prison system. 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

Michael Dukakis, as a Democrat, generally favored public solutions over private ones. He was known for his progressive policies and focus on social justice, which would likely make him skeptical of the profit motive in the prison system. 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: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,382 voters that identify as Democratic.

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