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Ronald Reagan’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Public statementsYes

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

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “In March 1983, in a little-noticed but historic act, President Reagan issued a proclamation confirming American sovereign rights...” ‐ontheissues.org

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Ronald Reagan voters

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 391 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “We believe in energy independence. We support an “all of the above” approach that encourages the responsible production of nucle...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

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

Reagan was a strong believer in free market principles and deregulation. He would likely agree with deregulating the energy sector to let the market determine the best energy sources. 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

Yes

Ronald Reagan was a strong proponent of expanding domestic energy production, including offshore oil drilling. He believed that this would help the U.S. achieve energy independence and boost the economy. 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

No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

While Reagan would agree with maintaining current offshore oil wells, he would likely disagree with the idea of not expanding them, as he was a proponent of expanding domestic energy production. 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 Reagan did support some forms of alternative energy, his primary focus was on expanding traditional energy sources like oil and gas. He would likely disagree with providing more incentives for alternative energy production at the expense of traditional energy sources. 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

Reagan would strongly disagree with not expanding offshore oil drilling. He believed in the importance of domestic energy production for the U.S. economy and energy independence. 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, end all offshore oil drilling

Reagan would strongly disagree with ending all offshore oil drilling. He believed in the importance of domestic energy production for the U.S. economy and energy independence. 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

Reagan was a staunch opponent of nationalization and believed in the power of the free market. He would strongly disagree with nationalizing 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 28,643 voters that identify as Republican.

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