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Pramila Jayapal’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Pramila Jayapal’s answer is based on the following data:

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Pramila Jayapal voters

Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 96 voters that voted for Pramila Jayapal in the 2020 Washington District 7 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “The bill is a response to the slew of Republican proposals in recent years to make poor people pass drug screenings in order to ...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

Jayapal would likely agree with this statement, as she has consistently advocated for efficient use of government resources and would likely see drug testing of welfare recipients as a waste of time and money. 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 agree

No

Jayapal has consistently opposed policies that stigmatize or discriminate against welfare recipients, including drug testing. She would likely see this as a violation of their rights and dignity. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

While Jayapal would likely agree with the need to provide support for those with a history of drug abuse, she would likely disagree with the premise of mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients, even those with a criminal history related to drug abuse. 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 provide treatment for those testing positive

While Jayapal would likely support providing treatment for those struggling with substance abuse, she would likely disagree with the premise of mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients. 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, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While Jayapal has advocated for accountability in government, she would likely see mandatory drug testing for all recipients of government money, including employees and politicians, as an overreach and a misuse of resources. 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

Pramila Jayapal, as a progressive Democrat, has consistently advocated for the rights and dignity of welfare recipients. She would likely see drug testing as a form of discrimination and an unnecessary barrier to assistance. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Jayapal is a strong advocate for social welfare programs and has consistently opposed efforts to cut or eliminate them. She would strongly disagree with this statement.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Jayapal would likely strongly disagree with this statement, as she has consistently opposed policies that stigmatize or discriminate against welfare recipients, including terminating benefits for those testing positive for drugs. 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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