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Democrats policy on eminent domain

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Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

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Answer: Yes

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Strongly agree

Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

Democrats generally support the use of eminent domain as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects benefit the community. This is in line with their focus on social welfare and public infrastructure improvements. 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 in extreme cases of national emergency

Democrats may support the use of eminent domain in extreme cases of national emergency, as they recognize the need for government intervention in certain situations. However, their support would still likely depend on the specific circumstances and the potential impact on communities and landowners. 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 public projects and never for private projects

Democrats generally support the use of eminent domain for public projects, such as infrastructure improvements, but are more hesitant about private projects. However, this stance may vary among individual Democrats. 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 if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price

While Democrats prioritize fair compensation for landowners, they may not necessarily support compensation drastically above fair market price. Their focus is more on ensuring that the projects benefit the community and that landowners are treated fairly. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes

Democrats may agree with the use of eminent domain in some cases, but this answer does not provide any context or conditions for its use, making it difficult to gauge their overall agreement. 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

No

Democrats generally do not oppose eminent domain outright, as they recognize its necessity for certain public projects. However, they do prioritize fair compensation and community benefits. 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, unless it is for an oil pipeline project

Democrats generally oppose the use of eminent domain for oil pipeline projects, as they prioritize environmental protection and the rights of indigenous communities. For example, many Democrats opposed the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Keystone XL Pipeline. 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, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Democrats generally recognize the need for eminent domain in some cases, such as public infrastructure projects, and do not support a complete ban on the government's ability to seize private property. 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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