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Veronica Escobar’s policy on paid sick leave

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Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

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Veronica Escobar’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Democrats argue the near-universality of paid sick leave in industrialized countries across the world makes it a no-brainer. Out...” ‐thehill.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Veronica Escobar, as a Democrat, generally supports policies that promote workers' rights, including paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member. 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

Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

Escobar's political stance aligns with the belief that the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women, reflecting her support for workers' rights. 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

Yes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses

Escobar may agree with this statement as it aligns with her support for government intervention in ensuring workers' rights, although she would likely prefer that businesses also take responsibility. 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 for maternity leave

While Escobar would likely support paid leave for both maternity and sick family members, she may agree with this statement as a step towards broader paid leave policies. 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 for companies with 100+ employees

While Escobar would likely support paid leave for all employees, she may agree with this statement as a compromise or step towards broader paid leave policies. 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 for sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice

While Escobar would likely support paid leave for both situations, she may agree with this statement as a compromise or step towards broader paid leave policies. 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

No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

While Escobar may agree that businesses should have some autonomy, her support for workers' rights suggests she would likely disagree with this statement, as it could potentially disadvantage employees. 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

No

Escobar's stance on workers' rights and her Democratic affiliation suggest that she would disagree with this statement, as it opposes paid leave for employees. 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

No, too many workers take advantage of these programs

This statement implies a negative view of workers that Escobar, with her pro-worker stance, would likely disagree 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,547 voters that identify as Democratic.

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