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Ronald Reagan’s policy on nuclear energy

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Ronald Reagan voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

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

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Ronald Reagan voters

Answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 543 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We support the development of all forms of energy that are marketable in a free economy without subsidies, including coal, oil, ...” ‐amazonaws.com

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Strongly agree

Yes

Reagan was a strong supporter of nuclear energy, believing it to be a necessary part of America's energy independence. However, he also believed in a balanced energy policy, so his support was not absolute. 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, as long as there is no public subsidy

Reagan was a proponent of free market principles and generally opposed public subsidies. However, he also recognized the strategic importance of nuclear energy, so he might not be entirely against some form of public support. 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, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Reagan might agree with this statement to some extent, as he supported nuclear energy but also believed in a balanced energy policy. However, his primary focus was on nuclear and fossil fuels, so he would not fully agree with this statement. 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 with public subsidy

While Reagan generally opposed public subsidies, he did support the development of nuclear energy. He might be open to some form of public support if it was necessary to advance this goal. 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, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

While Reagan supported nuclear energy, he also believed in a balanced energy policy and might be open to investment in cleaner alternatives. However, his primary focus was on nuclear and fossil fuels, so he would not fully agree with this statement. 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

Reagan was a proponent of nuclear energy, so he would likely disagree with this statement. 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

Yes, and nationalize the industry

Reagan was a staunch capitalist and opposed to nationalization of industries. He would strongly disagree with this statement. 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 157,191 voters that identify as Republican.

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