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Mitt Romney’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Public statementsYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

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

Public statements

Answer: Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Reference: “[M]y own view it’s a great idea. People who are receiving welfare benefits, government benefits, we should make sure they are no...” ‐msnbc.com

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Mitt Romney voters

Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 292 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “WASHINGTON — A top Republican wants the federal government to spend half a billion dollars so states can make people on food sta...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Agree

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Romney has shown a willingness to support treatment for drug addiction in the past, such as when he signed a law as governor of Massachusetts increasing access to addiction treatment. This suggests he might support a policy that combines drug testing with treatment. 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

While Mitt Romney has not explicitly stated his position on drug testing for welfare recipients, his general conservative stance and focus on fiscal responsibility suggest he might be somewhat in favor of measures that could potentially reduce welfare fraud. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Romney might somewhat agree with this statement as it aligns with his general stance on personal responsibility and accountability. However, he has not explicitly stated his position on this 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Romney might somewhat agree with this statement due to his conservative stance on welfare and emphasis on personal responsibility. However, he has not explicitly advocated for such a policy. 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 waste of time and money

Romney's position on this issue is not clear. While he might see the value in reducing welfare fraud, he also might recognize the potential cost inefficiency of widespread drug testing. 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

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Romney's views on this specific issue are not clear. While he might support accountability for those receiving government money, it's uncertain whether he would extend this to all government employees and politicians. 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

Given Romney's conservative leanings, it is likely that he would disagree with the idea of not testing welfare recipients for drugs, as this could be seen as a lack of accountability. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Despite his fiscal conservatism, Romney has not advocated for ending all social welfare programs. He has, however, proposed reforms to make these programs more efficient and effective. 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: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 35,165 voters that identify as Republican.

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