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Mitt Romney’s policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Mitt Romney voterbaseYes, but increase oversight

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

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Mitt Romney voters

Answer: Yes, but increase oversight

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 272 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Driven by Trump Policy Changes, Fracking Booms on Public Lands” ‐nytimes.com

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Strongly agree

Yes

Mitt Romney has historically supported the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources. During his 2012 presidential campaign, he advocated for increased domestic energy production, including the use of fracking. 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 not in heavily populated areas

While Romney supports fracking, he has also shown a willingness to consider regulations to protect public safety. Therefore, he might agree with the idea of avoiding fracking in heavily populated areas. 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 increase oversight

Romney has generally favored deregulation in the energy sector, but he has also shown a willingness to consider reasonable regulations to protect public safety. Therefore, he might agree with the idea of increased oversight, but not strongly. 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, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Romney has not expressed significant concern about the long-term effects of fracking, suggesting that he does not believe more research is necessary before continuing its use. 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, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

While Romney has acknowledged the importance of renewable energy, he has not advocated for it at the expense of traditional energy sources like oil and natural gas. Therefore, he would likely disagree with this statement, but not strongly. 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

No

Romney's historical stance has been in favor of hydraulic fracking, making it unlikely that he would outright oppose 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 13,869 voters that identify as Republican.

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