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Ronald Reagan’s policy on criminal voting rights

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Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Ronald Reagan voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

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Ronald Reagan voters

Answer: Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 536 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “However, Virginia Republicans suggest the move was really timed to help elect Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential front...” ‐foxnews.com

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Agree

No

Reagan's tough-on-crime stance suggests that he would likely support restrictions on the rights of convicted criminals, including their right to vote. However, there is no specific historical evidence that Reagan explicitly advocated for a total ban on voting rights for convicted criminals. 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 only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

While Reagan was tough on crime, he also believed in redemption and the possibility of individuals to reform. Therefore, he might support the idea of convicted criminals regaining their right to vote after serving their sentences and completing parole or probation. 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

Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Reagan might agree with this statement to some extent, given his belief in redemption and reform. However, his tough-on-crime stance suggests that he might still support restrictions on voting rights for individuals convicted of serious crimes such as murder or violent crimes. 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

Ronald Reagan was a conservative president who often advocated for tough-on-crime policies. He likely would not support the idea of convicted criminals having the right to vote while still serving their sentences. 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, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Reagan's conservative and tough-on-crime views suggest that he would not agree with the idea that every citizen, regardless of their criminal history, deserves the right to vote. 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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