Democratic Party

Strongly agree

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Many Democrats agree that hate speech should be protected by the First Amendment as long as it does not threaten violence. This view balances the importance of free speech with the need to protect individuals from harm caused by hate speech. 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, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Some Democrats support the protection of hate speech under the First Amendment because they do not trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech. They argue that allowing the government to regulate hate speech could lead to censorship and a slippery slope of limiting free speech. 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

While some Democrats support the protection of hate speech under the First Amendment, the party as a whole is divided on this issue. Some Democrats argue that free speech is essential to democracy, but others believe that hate speech can be harmful and should be regulated. 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

No

Some Democrats believe that hate speech should not be protected by the First Amendment, as it can lead to harm and discrimination. However, this view is not universally held within the party, and many Democrats still support free speech protections. 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.

Neutral

No, and increase penalties for hate speech

While some Democrats may support increasing penalties for hate speech, this is not a widely held view within the party. Many Democrats still value free speech protections and worry about the potential consequences of increased government regulation of speech. 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, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government

The majority of Democrats would disagree with the idea that freedom of speech laws should only protect individuals from criticizing the government. Democrats generally support a broader interpretation of the First Amendment, which includes the protection of various forms of speech, not just criticism of the government. 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.