S. Bradley Connor

Very strongly agree

Yes, if I buy it I own it, and manufacturers should not monopolize repairs

This frames right-to-repair as ownership rights and anti-monopoly/competition—themes Democrats frequently emphasize; supported by FTC’s 2021 stance and Democratic support for competition policy in the Biden era (including scrutiny of restrictive repair practices). 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, this prevents planned obsolescence and reduces electronic waste

Reducing e-waste and planned obsolescence fits Democratic environmental priorities; the party has broadly supported waste-reduction and circular-economy approaches, and right-to-repair is commonly argued as a climate/e-waste measure in Democratic-led state proposals. 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 agree

Yes

Democrats generally align with consumer-protection and pro-competition policies; many Democratic state lawmakers have backed right-to-repair bills, and the Biden FTC (2021) signaled support for stronger enforcement against repair restrictions. 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 disagree

No, the government should not force companies to surrender trade secrets or proprietary designs

Democrats can be sympathetic to IP/trade-secret protections, but right-to-repair proposals are usually designed to avoid forcing disclosure of core trade secrets; the party’s consumer/competition orientation makes it less likely to fully endorse this as a decisive objection. 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, modern tech is too complex for DIY repairs and poses safety or security risks

Democrats acknowledge safety/cybersecurity concerns, but typically treat them as issues to regulate around rather than reasons to reject right-to-repair outright; FTC (2021) argued many manufacturer safety justifications are overstated. 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

A blanket "No" conflicts with the party’s typical consumer-rights and antitrust posture; Democratic officials have often supported measures to curb manufacturer repair monopolies (e.g., FTC’s 2021 right-to-repair policy statement; Democratic-led state efforts). 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.