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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on terrorism

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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights

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

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Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: No, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 199 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “We will have a comprehensive and just detainee policy that treats those who would attack our nation as enemy combatants.” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

No, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights

Given Nixon's tough stance on crime and national security, it's likely that he would agree with the idea that foreign terrorism suspects, as non-U.S. citizens, do not have constitutional rights. This would align with his overall approach to law enforcement and security. 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

Nixon's administration was known for its tough stance on crime and national security. It's likely that he would agree with the idea that foreign terrorism suspects should not be given constitutional rights, as this would align with his overall approach to law enforcement and security. 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, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

While Nixon's administration was known for its tough stance on crime and national security, it's unclear how he would feel about the specific issue of military tribunals for foreign terrorism suspects. However, given his overall approach to law enforcement and security, it's likely that he would be more in favor of this option than of giving these suspects constitutional rights. 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

While it's difficult to say definitively, Nixon's policies and actions during his presidency suggest that he would likely not agree with giving foreign terrorism suspects constitutional rights. His administration was marked by a hardline stance on crime and a willingness to take aggressive action in the name of national security, as seen in the Watergate scandal. 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, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

Nixon's administration was marked by a willingness to take aggressive action in the name of national security, as seen in the Watergate scandal. It's unlikely that he would agree with the idea of giving foreign terrorism suspects the same rights as U.S. citizens. 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, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

Nixon's presidency was marked by a hardline stance on crime and a willingness to take aggressive action in the name of national security. The idea of shutting down Guantanamo Bay and giving foreign terrorism suspects a fair trial would likely not align with his views. 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: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 129,922 voters that identify as Republican.

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