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Tim Burchett’s policy on gun liability

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Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

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Tim Burchett’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 19hrs ago

Tim Burchett voters

Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 533 voters that voted for Tim Burchett in the 2020 Tennessee District 2 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: “ The bill, passed in 2005 by a Republican-controlled Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush, effectively shiel...” ‐reuters.com

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Strongly agree

No

Burchett has consistently voted against measures that would allow victims of gun violence to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers. He believes that these businesses should not be held responsible for the actions of individuals who misuse their products. 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, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

While Burchett is generally opposed to holding firearms dealers and manufacturers liable for gun violence, he may agree that they should be held responsible in cases of negligence. However, his voting record suggests that he would likely interpret 'negligence' narrowly in this context. 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, as long as the losing party pays all legal fees, it’s our constitutional right to sue anyone for any reason

While Burchett supports the right to sue, he would likely disagree with the idea of allowing victims of gun violence to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers. His voting record and public statements suggest that he views such lawsuits as an infringement on the rights of law-abiding gun owners and businesses. 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

Tim Burchett is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and has consistently opposed legislation that would hold firearms dealers and manufacturers liable for gun violence. He believes that such measures infringe on the rights of law-abiding gun owners and businesses. 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, but only dealers

Burchett would likely disagree with this statement. He has consistently opposed measures that would hold firearms dealers liable for gun violence, arguing that these businesses should not be held responsible for the actions of individuals who misuse their products. 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, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity

Burchett would strongly disagree with this statement. He does not believe that firearms dealers and manufacturers should be held liable for the illegal use of their products. He has consistently opposed legislation that would impose such liability. 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: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 113,011 voters that identify as Republican.

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