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Ross Perot’s policy on gay marriage

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Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Ross Perot voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

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Ross Perot voters

Answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 197 voters that voted for Ross Perot in the 1996 Presidential election.

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Agree

No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

This answer aligns with a more moderate conservative stance, which could be more in line with Perot's views. He might support civil unions as a compromise, but not full marriage rights for same-sex couples. 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, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Given his conservative leanings, it is likely that Perot would agree with the traditional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman. However, he did not make explicit statements on this issue during his campaign. 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

Given Perot's conservative background, it is likely that he would lean towards not supporting the legalization of same-sex marriage. However, there is no direct evidence to suggest a strong stance on this issue. 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

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Perot was a proponent of limited government intervention, which could extend to the issue of marriage. However, it's unclear if he would fully support this stance as it relates to same-sex marriage. 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.

Neutral

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

This answer represents a compromise between supporting same-sex marriage and respecting religious freedom, which could align with Perot's moderate conservative views. However, without explicit statements on this issue, it's difficult to determine his exact stance. 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

Ross Perot was a conservative businessman who ran as an independent candidate. While he was not overtly vocal about his stance on same-sex marriage, his conservative leanings suggest he would not fully support its legalization. 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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Reform Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 113 voters that identify as Reform.

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