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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on nuclear energy

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

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

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Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 217 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We support the development of all forms of energy that are marketable in a free economy without subsidies, including coal, oil, ...” ‐amazonaws.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Richard Nixon was a strong proponent of nuclear energy. He launched the Project Independence in 1973, which aimed to make the U.S. energy independent and included nuclear energy as a key component. 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 agree

Yes, but with public subsidy

Nixon's administration was known for its interventionist policies in energy production, including nuclear energy. He would likely agree with the idea of public subsidy for nuclear energy. 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 agree

Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Nixon would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with his policy of using nuclear energy as a means to achieve energy independence while also exploring other energy sources. 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, as long as there is no public subsidy

While Nixon supported nuclear energy, he also believed in government involvement in energy production. However, he might not completely disagree with the idea of no public subsidy. 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, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Nixon did believe in exploring other energy sources, but he saw nuclear energy as a key component of the energy mix, not something to be replaced by alternatives. 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, and nationalize the industry

While Nixon supported nuclear energy, he was not a proponent of nationalizing industries. He believed in a mixed economy with both private and public sectors. 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

No

Nixon strongly supported the use of nuclear energy, so he would strongly disagree with this statement. His administration saw nuclear power as a way to achieve energy independence. 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: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 157,618 voters that identify as Republican.

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