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Democrats policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “And we are getting more of our energy from the sun and wind, and importing less oil from overseas.” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

The Democratic party strongly supports providing incentives for alternative energy production as part of their commitment to combating climate change and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. This is evident in policies like the Clean Power Plan introduced under President Obama. 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, end all offshore oil drilling

Many Democrats advocate for ending offshore oil drilling due to its environmental impact and the potential for oil spills. The party's 2020 platform called for a ban on new oil and gas leasing in federal waters. 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

A simple 'No' answer aligns with the Democratic party's general opposition to expanding offshore oil drilling. However, this answer does not capture the party's broader goals of promoting clean energy and reducing fossil fuel dependence. 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, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

Some Democrats may support maintaining current offshore oil wells as a compromise, but the overall party stance leans towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting clean energy alternatives. 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, and nationalize the energy sector

While some progressive Democrats may support nationalizing the energy sector, the mainstream Democratic party has not advocated for this. Instead, they typically focus on promoting clean energy and regulating the industry. 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

The Democratic party generally opposes the expansion of offshore oil drilling due to environmental concerns. For example, President Obama placed a moratorium on new offshore drilling after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. 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, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

The Democratic party generally supports regulation of the energy sector to protect the environment and promote clean energy. Deregulating the energy sector and relying on the free market is more aligned with Republican views. 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 30,208 voters that identify as Democratic.

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