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Ron Paul’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Ron Paul voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

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Ron Paul voters

Answer: Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 282 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Paul’s congressional district lies on the coastline between Houston and Rockport, Texas, which made him a powerful voice against...” ‐libertarianviewpoint.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

This answer aligns most closely with Ron Paul's libertarian philosophy. He has consistently advocated for deregulation and letting the free market determine outcomes, including in the energy sector. 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

Ron Paul has consistently advocated for less government intervention in the economy, including the energy sector. He believes in the free market and would likely support the expansion of offshore oil drilling as a means to increase competition and lower prices. 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, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

While Ron Paul would likely not oppose maintaining current offshore oil wells, his preference for less government regulation and more free market competition suggests he would be more inclined to support expansion rather than maintenance of the status quo. 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, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

While Ron Paul might not be completely opposed to alternative energy production, he would likely disagree with providing more government incentives for it. He generally opposes government subsidies and prefers market-based solutions. 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

Given Ron Paul's libertarian philosophy and his support for free market principles, he would likely disagree with a blanket 'no' to expanding offshore oil drilling. He has often argued against government intervention in the economy, including the energy sector. 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, end all offshore oil drilling

Ron Paul's libertarian philosophy and support for free market principles would likely lead him to strongly disagree with ending all offshore oil drilling. He has often argued against government intervention in the economy, including the energy sector. 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 nationalize the energy sector

Ron Paul would strongly disagree with nationalizing the energy sector. His libertarian philosophy advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy, and he has consistently opposed efforts to nationalize industries. 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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