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Mitt Romney’s policy on gun control

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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Mitt Romney voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Mitt Romney’s answer is based on the following data:

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Mitt Romney voters

Answer: No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 389 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We support the fundamental right to self-defense wherever a law-abiding citizen has a legal right to be, and we support federal ...” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Romney has expressed support for keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill. This is a common position among those who support gun rights but also recognize the need for certain restrictions. 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, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Romney has not specifically advocated for increased penalties for gun-related crimes, but this position would be consistent with his general approach to law and order. 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 for assault weapons

As governor of Massachusetts, Romney signed an assault weapons ban into law. This suggests that he might support similar restrictions at the national level. 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 only by closing the gun show loophole

Romney has not specifically addressed the 'gun show loophole', but his support for certain gun control measures suggests that he might be open to closing it. 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

Yes

Mitt Romney has a mixed record on gun control. While he signed an assault weapons ban as governor of Massachusetts, he has also stated that he does not believe new gun laws are necessary. His stance seems to be more nuanced than a simple 'yes' or 'no'. 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

Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Romney has not explicitly advocated for strict background checks, psychological testing, and training for gun owners. However, his support for certain restrictions suggests that he might be open to these 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.

Slightly disagree

No

Romney has stated that he does not believe new gun laws are necessary, but he has also shown willingness to support certain restrictions, such as the assault weapons ban he signed as governor of Massachusetts. 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

No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

While Romney is generally supportive of gun rights, there is no evidence to suggest that he would support a national 'stand your ground' law. 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 ban all guns from public use

Romney is a supporter of the Second Amendment and has never suggested that all guns should be banned from public use. This position would be completely at odds with his record and stated beliefs. 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

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 161,076 voters that identify as Republican.

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