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Rick Eldridge’s policy on alaska wildlife refuge

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Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Party’s support baseYes

Rick Eldridge’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"Republicans – Support Alaska oil and gas drilling. Established an oil and gas leasing program in ANWR, opening the refuge to oi...” ‐campuselect.org

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Strongly agree

Yes

Many Republicans support drilling in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge as a means to increase domestic energy production and reduce dependence on foreign oil. For example, in 2017, the Republican-controlled Congress passed a tax bill that included a provision to open the refuge to oil and gas drilling. 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 with very strict environmental regulations

While some Republicans may support strict environmental regulations, the party as a whole tends to prioritize economic growth and energy independence over environmental concerns. However, they might agree to some level of regulation to address environmental concerns. 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, not until we have depleted all other oil reserves

Republicans generally support increasing domestic energy production and do not want to wait until all other oil reserves are depleted. They believe that drilling in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge can be done responsibly and will contribute to 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.

Strongly disagree

No

The majority of Republicans have historically supported drilling in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge, as they believe it will create jobs and boost the economy. Therefore, they would likely disagree with this answer. 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, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels

Republicans typically oppose increasing subsidies for alternative energy sources and prefer to focus on traditional energy sources like oil and gas. They believe that market forces should determine the success of alternative energy, rather than government intervention. 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 23,660 voters that identify as Republican.

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