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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on private prisons

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Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Hubert H. Humphrey’s answer is based on the following data:

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Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 201 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

This answer aligns closely with Humphrey's political philosophy. He would likely have been very concerned about the potential for private prisons to sacrifice the quality of care and rehabilitation services in the pursuit of profit. 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

Humphrey's political philosophy was rooted in the belief that the government has a responsibility to protect and provide for its citizens. He would likely have seen the running of prisons as a fundamental government responsibility, not something to be outsourced to private companies. 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 they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

While Humphrey would likely have been skeptical of privatizing prisons, he might have been open to the idea if there were strict regulations in place to prevent abuses. However, his preference would likely still have been for prisons to be run by 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.

Disagree

Yes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas

Humphrey might have seen the elimination of contractual occupancy quotas as a positive step, but he would likely still have been skeptical of the idea of privatizing prisons. His belief in the government's responsibility to its citizens would likely have made him wary of any move to privatize essential services. 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

Hubert H. Humphrey, as a liberal Democrat, was a strong advocate for social justice and civil rights. He would likely have been skeptical of the idea of privatizing prisons, fearing that it could lead to abuses and a focus on profit over the welfare of inmates. 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 4,602 voters that identify as Democratic.

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