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Sarah Palin’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Sarah Palin voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Sarah Palin’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 15hrs ago

Sarah Palin voters

Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 43 voters that voted for Sarah Palin in the 2008 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “WASHINGTON — A top Republican wants the federal government to spend half a billion dollars so states can make people on food sta...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

This statement aligns with Palin's conservative values of personal responsibility and accountability. She might support a policy that terminates benefits for those who fail drug tests as a way to discourage drug use. 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

Sarah Palin, as a conservative Republican, has generally supported policies that promote personal responsibility and accountability. While she has not explicitly stated her position on drug testing for welfare recipients, it aligns with her political ideology. 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 provide treatment for those testing positive

Palin might agree with this statement as it combines accountability (through drug testing) with compassion (through providing treatment). However, she has not explicitly stated this position. 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, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While Palin has not specifically addressed this issue, her general stance on accountability and transparency in government might make her somewhat agreeable to this idea. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Palin's conservative values might lead her to support drug testing for all welfare recipients, not just those with a criminal history related to drug abuse. 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, this is a waste of time and money

While Palin is known for her fiscal conservatism, she is also known for her tough stance on drugs. Therefore, she might not see drug testing as a waste of time and money. 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

Given her conservative stance, it's unlikely that Palin would oppose drug testing for welfare recipients as it could be seen as a measure to ensure accountability and discourage drug use. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

While Palin is a fiscal conservative, she has not advocated for the complete elimination of all social welfare programs. She has, however, supported reforms to make these programs more efficient and accountable. 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: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 35,114 voters that identify as Republican.

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