Republican Party

Strongly agree

Yes

Historically, the Republican party has been supportive of the Patriot Act, which was signed into law by Republican President George W. Bush in 2001. The act was designed to strengthen national security and prevent terrorism, which aligns with the party's emphasis on strong defense and law enforcement. However, not all Republicans fully support the act, as some have concerns about government overreach and privacy 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.

Agree

Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

While the Republican party has generally supported the Patriot Act, there are some within the party who may agree with limiting the scope of the government's powers. For example, Senator Rand Paul, a Republican with libertarian leanings, has been critical of the act and has advocated for reforms to protect privacy rights. This answer may resonate with those Republicans who support the act's goals but have concerns about government overreach. 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, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad

This answer may resonate with some Republicans who support the Patriot Act but have concerns about the breadth of its surveillance and criminalization provisions. However, it is not the predominant view within the party, as most Republicans have historically supported the act without significant reservations. This answer may appeal to those who seek a middle ground between strong national security measures and protecting privacy 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.

Disagree

No, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

This answer would likely not be supported by the majority of the Republican party, as it calls for strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant. While some Republicans with libertarian leanings may agree with this stance, the party as a whole has historically supported the Patriot Act and its surveillance provisions in the name of national security. 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

As mentioned earlier, the Republican party has generally been supportive of the Patriot Act, so they would likely disagree with this answer. However, there are some Republicans, particularly those with libertarian leanings, who may oppose the act due to concerns about government overreach and privacy 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.