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Mitt Romney’s policy on gun buyback

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Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Mitt Romney voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

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Mitt Romney voters

Answer: No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 236 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No

Romney has generally opposed stricter gun control measures, including mandatory buybacks of assault weapons. His stance aligns with the Republican party's general opposition to such 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.

Agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Romney has generally opposed measures that he sees as infringing on the 2nd amendment. While he has not specifically stated that a mandatory buyback would violate the 2nd amendment, this is likely in line with his general views on gun control. 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, increase mental health and background checks instead

Romney has expressed support for improving mental health services and background checks as a way to prevent gun violence. In a 2012 presidential debate, he stated that 'we need to do a much better job in terms of mental health,' suggesting that this is a key part of his approach to gun control. 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While Romney has not specifically advocated for a voluntary buyback with financial incentives, this approach is more in line with his general stance on gun control than a mandatory buyback. However, he has not made any specific statements supporting this approach. 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 start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

While this approach is somewhat more moderate than a mandatory buyback, Romney has not specifically advocated for a voluntary buyback or a ban on purchasing assault weapons. His general stance on gun control suggests that he would likely oppose this measure. 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

Mitt Romney, as a Republican, has generally opposed stricter gun control measures. While he did sign an assault weapons ban as governor of Massachusetts in 2004, he has since distanced himself from that position and has not advocated for a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

Romney has not expressed support for demilitarizing local police departments, and this is generally not a position associated with the Republican party. His stance on gun control also suggests that he would likely oppose a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,331 voters that identify as Republican.

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