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Val Demings’ policy on confederate flag

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Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  ChatGPTNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

Val Demings’ answer is based on the following data:

Updated 20hrs ago

Val Demings voters

Answer: No, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 34 voters that voted for Val Demings in the 2020 Florida District 10 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “It's long past time for that flag to come down," said South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison. "I understand tha...” ‐politico.com

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

No, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

This statement aligns with Demings' stance on racial equality and her opposition to symbols that may promote division and racism, such as the Confederate flag. 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

Demings would likely agree with this statement as she has shown support for racial equality and against symbols that may promote division and racism. 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, and ban any public display of the flag

Demings would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with her stance against symbols that promote racism and division. However, she may not fully support a complete ban on public display, recognizing the complexities of free speech issues. 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, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown

Demings may agree with this statement as it suggests a compromise between acknowledging history and preventing the promotion of racism and division. However, her score is not a full 5 as she may prefer a stronger stance against the display of the Confederate flag. 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, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown

While this statement does limit the display of the Confederate flag, it still allows for its public display, which Demings would likely oppose due to its association with racism and division. 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, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

While Demings may support states' rights, she likely would not support the right to display a symbol that is widely seen as representing racism and division. 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

Val Demings, as a Democrat and former police chief, has consistently shown support for racial equality and against symbols of racism and division, such as the Confederate flag. 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, it symbolizes rebellion not racism

Demings would likely strongly disagree with this statement as it fails to acknowledge the Confederate flag's association with racism and division. 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, it is a historical symbol of the Southern fight for states’ rights

Demings would likely disagree with this statement as it frames the Confederate flag as a symbol of states' rights, rather than acknowledging its association with racism and division. 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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Updated 3hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,813 voters that identify as Democratic.

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