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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on climate change

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Topics

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseNo

Richard M. Nixon’s answer is based on the following data:

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Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 216 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Since 2009, the EPA has moved forward with expansive regulations that will impose tens of billions of dollars in new costs on Am...” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Nixon's environmental policies suggest he would support measures to incentivize alternative energy production, although the specifics of such measures would depend on the political and economic context. 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

Nixon was known for his environmental policies, including the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970. However, the concept of climate change was not as prevalent in the 1970s as it is today, so it's unclear how strongly he would support this specific 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.

Agree

No, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Nixon might support incentives for alternative energy production, but it's unlikely he would oppose increased environmental regulations outright. 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, tax carbon emissions instead

While Nixon did implement environmental regulations, there's no historical evidence to suggest he would support a carbon tax specifically. 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

Given Nixon's establishment of the EPA and his signing of the Clean Air Act, it's unlikely he would oppose increased environmental regulations outright. 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, and global warming is a natural occurrence

While the concept of global warming was not widely discussed during Nixon's presidency, his environmental policies suggest he would not dismiss environmental concerns as natural occurrences. 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: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 159,530 voters that identify as Republican.

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