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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

No, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

 @ScoopesoDemocrat  from Florida disagreed…6mos6MO

If it meets our needs, we plant the seeds. (Referencing our previous interest in the middle east, Israel and Ukraine.) Now if it's another country, consumed with greed, then it may need to bleed. (Referencing Russia's interference in our election). That is my stance on foreign policy. Folks, you have to understand we have to defend our soil on every soil. We have to express America's interests in other interests. An attack on one of us is attack on all of us. Don't let Ukraine into NATO but make sure Russia knows he can't run from all us or hide in China's shadow.

 @9FR9TC7 from Louisiana disagreed…6mos6MO

Only Americans can vote in elections. We will mind our own business, and you better mind yours as well.

 @9FP63JH from Colorado disagreed…6mos6MO

I believe that we should try to influence other country's elections and policy because foreign countries, can be possible terrorist threats.

 @9G8HYWY from Oregon disagreed…5mos5MO

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

Yes

 @9FP628D  from California disagreed…6mos6MO

No, with our values of fair and unrigged elections on our soil, attempting to rig foreign elections is hypocritical.

 @9FPGH76from Northern Mariana Islands disagreed…6mos6MO

Even if it wasn’t an authoritarian nation like China or Russia, would you be fine with the EU or Taiwan bribing politicians to fill their pockets?

 @9GDDCTR from Virginia disagreed…5mos5MO

We got upset when we suspected foreign governments interfering with ours. Why should we interfere with others? It's hypocritical.

 @9G8HYWY from Oregon agreed…5mos5MO

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

Yes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

Yes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

 @9GLFG7R from Ohio disagreed…5mos5MO

While it is important to address security threats, it is equally important to consider the potential monetary interests that foreign interference in elections can have. In many cases, foreign powers may seek to influence election outcomes in order to further their own economic interests, gain access to resources, or undermine potential competitors. This can have serious consequences for the affected country's economy, as well as for global stability. Therefore, it is crucial that we address both security threats and monetary interests when it comes to foreign interference in elections.

 @9FX326Y from Michigan disagreed…6mos6MO

If their country elects a bad leader let it fall apart so we can come in, save the day, and then elect our own officials there as its a new state.

 @9FP63JH from Colorado agreed…6mos6MO

If we help with foreign country elections, we can increase the number of rivals. Which in turn can help the U.S.'s economic system, trade system, and more.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6yrs6Y

Yes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

 @8L5CPPS from Texas answered…3yrs3Y

No, we should not influence their elections like we don’t want them influencing ours

 @8JQ5G73 from Arkansas answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but not monetarily during the elections, but through promises made if a preferred nominee is elected

 @9KZ4G8H from Nebraska answered…1wk1W

Yes, but only to influence public opinion in order to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

 @9KYW3SXSocialist from Nebraska answered…1wk1W

We should make sure people are aware of the problems in their country, but we should let them make their own decisions.

 @8RBQDDPDemocrat  from Vermont answered…3wks3W

Yes, to promote our interests and democracy, protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler, and address security threats

 @9KLLSFBRepublican  from Florida answered…3wks3W

Yes, but only to address security threats, safeguard human rights, and as long as democracy is not impeded upon.

 @8T3M48Qfrom Virginia answered…3yrs3Y

No way, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

 @8LRYLLV from California answered…3yrs3Y

we shouldn't influence the elections but we should influence the government

 @8LNV6DR from Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

No. If we're not okay with other countries attempting to influence our elections, we shouldn't be okay with our country attempting to influence other countries' elections.

 @8LLP3Z4 from North Carolina answered…3yrs3Y

No country should be able to interfere with another country's elections and if found to do so should be treated as a direct act of war.

 @8LJHYPR from Maryland answered…3yrs3Y

We don't want foreign tampering in our elections, so we shouldn't tamper in others. However, we could publicly endorse a candidate in a foreign election without tampering.

 @8LL5J4B from Virginia answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests and to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler, not tamper with a fair voting process

 @8LBHWL2 from Georgia answered…3yrs3Y

It is perfectly acceptable to state the US' preference but not rig elections

 @8L8N3XC from Maryland answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but they should expect other nations to try and influence US elections.

 @8L5H33V from Minnesota answered…3yrs3Y

No, but federal officials should encourage fair and democratic elections in foreign nations.

 @8L4DP53 from Maryland answered…3yrs3Y

We can try to influence elections, but we should expect other countries to try to influence our elections as well.

 @LeBonkGreen from Minnesota answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process, and only to protect against human rights violations

 @8KXPDRM from Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

 @8KX6GQ2Democrat from Georgia answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler and only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

 @8KWTQCSDemocrat from Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

 @8KVP2TT from Florida answered…3yrs3Y

No nation should influence another nation when it comes to elections, Period.

 @8KRV2PJ from Oklahoma answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. At MOST, our government should run projects aimed at educating the public about how various elections could affect us.

 @8KNQ5Y5Republican from Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

 @74TXV99Independent from North Carolina answered…3yrs3Y

It depends, it would only be to protect countries from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler, only to influence public opinion and not to tamper with a fair voting process, and only to address security threats to that country and not for monetary interests

 @8KKZCYQ from New Mexico answered…3yrs3Y

No one should influence foreign elections, the government should also not influence local elections as well.

 @8KHV7NDAmerican from Texas answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler and never to tamper with a fair voting process

 @8KJ6DX5 from Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

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