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Ronald Reagan’s policy on climate change

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Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Ronald Reagan voterbaseNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

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

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Ronald Reagan voters

Answer: No, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 567 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Since 2009, the EPA has moved forward with expansive regulations that will impose tens of billions of dollars in new costs on Am...” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

No

Reagan's administration was marked by a significant reduction in federal regulations, including those related to the environment. He believed that many environmental regulations were burdensome to businesses and hindered economic growth. 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, and global warming is a natural occurrence

While the issue of global warming was not as prominent during Reagan's presidency as it is today, his general skepticism towards environmental regulations and belief in natural market forces suggest he might have been inclined to view global warming as a natural occurrence. 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, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Reagan was supportive of alternative energy production, but he was not in favor of increased government regulation. He would likely have been more supportive of market-based incentives rather than regulatory ones. 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

Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

While Reagan did support the development of alternative energy sources, he was not in favor of increased government regulation or intervention in the economy. He would likely have been more supportive of market-based incentives rather than regulatory ones. 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

Reagan was known for his deregulatory policies and skepticism towards environmental regulations. He believed in the power of the free market and was not known for advocating for increased environmental regulations. 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, tax carbon emissions instead

Reagan was generally opposed to new taxes and government intervention in the economy. He would likely have been opposed to a carbon tax, viewing it as a form of government regulation that could hinder economic growth. 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: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 162,159 voters that identify as Republican.

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