Governor of Alaska from 2006 to 2009.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
Sarah Palin voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Sarah Palin’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 16hrs ago
Answer: Yes, but only for medical use
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 34 voters that voted for Sarah Palin in the 2008 Presidential election.
This candidate’s support base disagrees with their political party on this issue.
Republican Party Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “Republican views on marijuana tend to be against legalization, with the opposite being true for Democrats. The most recent gallu...” ‐republicanviews.org
Agree
Yes, but only for medical use
Palin has expressed support for the medical use of marijuana. In an interview with Fox Business in 2010, she stated that she wouldn't want to spend tax dollars on incarcerating people who use marijuana for medicinal purposes. 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, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Palin's stance on this issue is somewhat unclear. While she has expressed support for decriminalization and medical use, she has not explicitly advocated for the full legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana. 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
While Palin has not explicitly supported full legalization of marijuana, she has also not expressed strong opposition to it. She has stated that she sees it as a 'minimal problem' in comparison to other, more harmful drugs. 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
Sarah Palin has expressed some support for decriminalization of marijuana, but has not outright supported full legalization. Her stance seems to be more nuanced, leaning towards allowing states to decide their own policies. 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, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses
There is no public record of Palin advocating for the immediate release of those serving time solely for drug offenses. Her stance on drug policy seems to be more focused on state rights and less on criminal justice reform. 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, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders
Palin has not advocated for increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders. In fact, she has expressed the opposite view, stating that she doesn't think people should be jailed for marijuana 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.
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Updated 6hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only for medical use
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,642 voters that identify as Republican.
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