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Thomas E. Dewey’s policy on criminal voting rights

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Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Thomas E. Dewey’s answer is based on the following data:

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Thomas E. Dewey voters

Answer: Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 327 voters that voted for Thomas E. Dewey in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “However, Virginia Republicans suggest the move was really timed to help elect Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential front...” ‐foxnews.com

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Agree

No

Given Dewey's conservative views and his background as a prosecutor, it is likely that he would agree with the idea that convicted criminals should not have the right to vote. However, there is no specific historical evidence to suggest that he held this exact view. 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 only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Dewey might have agreed with this statement to some extent, as it aligns with a more conservative view of criminal justice that emphasizes punishment and rehabilitation. However, there is no specific historical evidence to suggest that he held this exact view. 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, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Given Dewey's tough stance on crime, it is unlikely that he would support the idea of felons convicted of murder or violent crimes having the right to vote. However, there is no specific historical evidence to suggest that he held this exact view. 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

Yes

Thomas E. Dewey was a conservative Republican and a former prosecutor. He was known for his tough stance on crime, which would likely make him opposed to the idea of convicted criminals having the right to vote. 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

Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Dewey's conservative views and tough stance on crime suggest that he would likely disagree with the idea that every citizen, regardless of their criminal history, deserves the right to vote. However, there is no specific historical evidence to suggest that he held this exact view. 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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