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T.J. Donovan’s policy on gun control

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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  ChatGPTYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

T.J. Donovan’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 18hrs ago

T.J. Donovan voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 533 voters that voted for T.J. Donovan in the 2020 Vermont Attorney General election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “"we will expand and strengthen background checks and close dangerous loopholes in our current laws"” ‐democrats.org

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

Donovan has expressed support for closing the gun show loophole, making it likely that he would strongly 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.

Very strongly agree

No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Donovan has expressed support for preventing criminals and the mentally ill from obtaining firearms, making it likely that he would strongly 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.

Very strongly agree

Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Donovan has advocated for stricter background checks and other measures to prevent dangerous individuals from obtaining firearms, indicating that he would likely strongly 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 agree

Yes

T.J. Donovan has advocated for gun control measures in the past, including background checks and restrictions on high-capacity magazines. However, he has not called for a complete overhaul of the current process. 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

No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Donovan's focus on public safety and reducing gun violence suggests that he would likely agree with increasing penalties for gun-related crimes. 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, only for assault weapons

While Donovan has not specifically called for restrictions only on assault weapons, his support for gun control measures suggests he might agree with this to some extent. 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

Donovan has consistently supported gun control measures, indicating that he would likely disagree with the idea of no further restrictions on gun purchases. 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 ban all guns from public use

While Donovan supports gun control, he has not called for a complete ban on public gun use, suggesting that 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Donovan has not expressed support for a national 'stand your ground' law, and his stance on gun control suggests he would strongly disagree with this proposition. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 149,618 voters that identify as Democratic.

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