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Tim Kaine’s policy on net neutrality

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Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

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

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Tim Kaine voters

Answer: No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 206 voters that voted for Tim Kaine in the 2016 Vice Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"We will increase public investment in rural, urban, and Tribal broadband infrastructure. Democrats will restore the Federal Com...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Kaine has expressed concerns that without net neutrality, internet service providers could control what consumers see and do online by favoring certain websites over others. He believes that this could lead to increased prices and reduced competition. 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

Kaine has consistently supported net neutrality, which opposes the idea of internet service providers speeding up access to certain websites at the expense of others. He believes that all internet traffic should be treated equally. 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, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Kaine has been a vocal advocate for net neutrality, which supports the principle of treating all internet traffic equally. He has argued that the internet should remain open and accessible to all, without favoritism towards certain websites or services. 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, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

Although this answer suggests a pay-per-quality model, Kaine has been a strong advocate for net neutrality, which opposes any form of preferential treatment for certain websites or services. He believes that all internet traffic should be treated equally, regardless of the source or the amount they are willing to pay. 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 give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website)

While Kaine might agree with prioritizing certain types of traffic (like emergency services), he has been a strong supporter of net neutrality, which opposes the idea of internet service providers favoring certain sources of traffic over others. 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

Tim Kaine has been a strong supporter of net neutrality, which advocates for equal treatment of all internet traffic. He has publicly opposed the FCC's decision to repeal net neutrality rules in 2017, arguing that it would harm consumers and small 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

Despite the argument that this could make the internet faster and more reliable, Kaine would likely disagree with this statement due to his strong support for net neutrality. He believes that all internet traffic should be treated equally, regardless of the source. 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: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,791 voters that identify as Democratic.

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