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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on criminal voting rights

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Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

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Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 350 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1972 Presidential election.

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Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “However, Virginia Republicans suggest the move was really timed to help elect Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential front...” ‐foxnews.com

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Agree

No

Nixon's tough stance on crime and his 'law and order' rhetoric suggest that he would likely support restrictions on voting rights for convicted criminals. However, there is no specific historical evidence that Nixon explicitly advocated for a total ban on voting rights for convicted criminals. 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 only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

While Nixon was tough on crime, he might have been open to the idea of restoring voting rights to convicted criminals who have completed their sentences and parole/probation. However, there is no specific historical evidence to support this. 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, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Nixon's 'law and order' stance and his tough-on-crime policies suggest that he might support some restrictions on voting rights for felons convicted of serious crimes. However, there is no specific historical evidence to support this. 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

Richard Nixon was a conservative Republican who was tough on crime. He launched the 'War on Drugs' and was unlikely to support voting rights for all convicted criminals without any conditions. 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, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Given Nixon's 'War on Drugs' and his tough-on-crime stance, it is highly unlikely that he would support the idea that every citizen, including convicted criminals, deserves the right to vote. 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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