The United States Democratic Party was founded in 1828. The party’s ideology is based on modern liberalism which includes…
Public statementsYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Democrats answer is based on the following data:
Answer: Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote
Reference: “A Democratic bill unveiled this week would allow former convicted felons released from prison to vote in federal elections.” ‐thehill.com
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Strongly agree
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation
Many Democrats support the restoration of voting rights for convicted criminals after they have completed their sentences and parole/probation. For example, in 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, a Democrat, announced the restoration of voting rights for over 69,000 former felons who had completed their sentences. 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, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes
Some Democrats may support this position, as it allows for voting rights restoration for most convicted criminals, but still excludes those convicted of particularly violent crimes. However, this position is not as widely held as the one supporting restoration after completing sentences and parole/probation. 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 voting rights for all citizens, including convicted criminals, the party as a whole is more likely to support voting rights restoration after completing sentences and parole/probation. 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, every citizen deserves the right to vote
While some progressive Democrats may strongly support the idea that every citizen deserves the right to vote, regardless of their criminal history, this position is not universally held within the party. Many Democrats still support some restrictions on voting rights for convicted criminals, such as requiring the completion of sentences and parole/probation. 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
The Democratic party generally supports voting rights and is more likely to advocate for the restoration of voting rights for convicted criminals, rather than a blanket denial of their right to vote. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 140,742 voters that identify as Democratic.
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