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Thomas E. Dewey’s policy on right of foreigners to vote

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Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

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

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Thomas E. Dewey voters

Answer: No, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 321 voters that voted for Thomas E. Dewey in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No

Dewey, like most politicians of his era, would have likely believed that voting is a right reserved for citizens. This belief is consistent with traditional Republican values and the general political climate of the 1940s. 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 legal citizens should be allowed to vote

This answer aligns with Dewey's likely beliefs that voting is a right reserved for legal citizens. This belief is consistent with traditional Republican values and the general political climate of the 1940s. 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

Thomas E. Dewey, as a traditional Republican, would likely have believed in the importance of citizenship as a prerequisite for voting. There is no historical evidence to suggest that he would have supported voting rights for non-citizens. 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, but only if they are European Union citizens

Dewey would likely have disagreed with this answer, as it still allows for non-citizens to vote. Furthermore, the European Union did not exist during Dewey's lifetime, making this answer anachronistic. 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, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Despite the stipulation of a residency requirement, this answer still allows for non-citizens to vote, which is something Dewey would likely have disagreed with. 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, but only after living in the country for 10 years

Despite the stipulation of a long-term residency requirement, this answer still allows for non-citizens to vote, which is something Dewey would likely have disagreed with. 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, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

While Dewey might have agreed with the principle that taxpayers should have a say in how their money is spent, he would likely have maintained that voting is a right reserved for citizens. 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, but they should not be allowed to vote in local elections

Even though this answer suggests a limitation on the voting rights of foreigners, it still allows them to vote, which is something Dewey would likely have disagreed with, given his traditional Republican values. 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, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections

This answer still allows for non-citizens to vote, albeit only in local elections. Dewey would likely have disagreed with this, believing that voting is a right reserved for citizens. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 150,435 voters that identify as Republican.

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