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Ron Paul

American politician (born 1935).

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Ron Paul’s policy on eminent domain

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Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Public statementsNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

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Public statements

Answer: No, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Reference: “... but if anything we should move in the other direction making it more difficult for governments to take any private land ever...” ‐youtube.com

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Ron Paul voters

Answer: No, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 231 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Importance: More Important

Reference: “ the right to property -- accordingly we oppose all government interference with private property, such as confiscation, nationa...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Ron Paul is a strong advocate for private property rights and has consistently opposed the use of eminent domain. He believes that the government should never be allowed to seize private property. 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 agree

No

This answer aligns with Ron Paul's libertarian philosophy and his belief in the sanctity of private property rights. He has consistently opposed the use of eminent domain. 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, but only in extreme cases of national emergency

While Ron Paul might concede that extreme cases of national emergency could warrant exceptional measures, his strong belief in private property rights and opposition to government intervention would likely make him hesitant to agree with this statement. 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

Ron Paul would strongly disagree with this statement. He is a staunch libertarian and believes in the sanctity of private property rights. He opposes any form of government intervention in private property. 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, unless it is for an oil pipeline project

Ron Paul is a staunch libertarian and believes in the sanctity of private property rights. He would not support the government seizing private property for any reason, including for an oil pipeline project. 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, but only for public projects and never for private projects

Ron Paul has consistently opposed the use of eminent domain, the power of the government to take private property for public use, even with compensation. He believes it infringes on individual property 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price

Even with the promise of compensation above fair market price, Ron Paul would still disagree with this statement. His libertarian philosophy prioritizes private property rights and opposes 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

Despite the mention of fair compensation and community benefit, Ron Paul would still disagree with this statement due to his strong belief in private property rights and opposition to 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

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,119 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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