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Mitt Romney’s policy on mandatory vaccinations

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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Public statementsYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

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

Public statements

Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Reference: “The first priority must be to ensure that America has adequate supplies of safe and effective vaccines. Making vaccines requires...” ‐scientificamerican.com

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Mitt Romney voters

Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 401 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “House Republicans allied themselves definitively on the side of public health at a hearing Tuesday, breaking from Kentucky Sen. ...” ‐politico.com

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Strongly agree

Regardless, this should be decided at the state level

Romney, as a conservative, generally supports states' rights and the decentralization of power. He would likely agree that decisions about vaccinations should be made at the state 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

This stance aligns with Romney's conservative values of limited government intervention, while still recognizing the importance of vaccinations for deadly contagious diseases. 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, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

This stance aligns with Romney's conservative values of limited government intervention, while still recognizing the importance of vaccinations for public health, especially in public school settings. 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

Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Romney, being a religious person himself, would likely support exceptions for religious beliefs while still recognizing the importance of vaccinations. 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 stance on mandatory vaccinations, he has shown support for vaccinations in general. However, his conservative leanings may make him less likely to support a broad government mandate. 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, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Romney has shown support for vaccinations and recognizes their importance in public health. However, he may not fully support a broad government mandate, hence the score is not at the maximum. 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, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

While Romney may support public education about vaccinations, it's unclear if he would prefer this approach over mandates. His conservative values may lean towards less government intervention, hence the moderate score. 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, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

Romney has not expressed support for criminal liability in this context. His conservative values may lean towards less government intervention and more personal responsibility. 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

Romney has shown support for vaccinations and has not expressed opposition to them. However, he may not support a broad government mandate, hence the negative score. 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 160,847 voters that identify as Republican.

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