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Ronald Reagan’s policy on animal testing

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Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Ronald Reagan voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Ronald Reagan’s answer is based on the following data:

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Answer: Yes, but not for cosmetics

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 350 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes

Ronald Reagan was a strong proponent of scientific research and technological advancement. While he did not specifically address animal testing, his administration was known for deregulation and promoting scientific progress, which often includes animal testing. Therefore, it is likely that he would support the use of animals in testing for drugs, vaccines, and medical devices. 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 not for cosmetics

While Reagan likely would support the use of animals in testing for drugs, vaccines, and medical devices, his stance on their use in cosmetics testing is less clear. There is no specific historical evidence to suggest that he would oppose this, but given his general conservative values and the less critical nature of cosmetics compared to medical treatments, he might be more open to restrictions in this area. 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 Reagan's support for scientific research and technological advancement, it is unlikely that he would oppose the use of animals in testing. His administration was known for deregulation, which often includes allowing practices like animal testing. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,063 voters that identify as Republican.

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