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J.D. Scholten’s policy on immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  ChatGPTYes, if they were born here

J.D. Scholten’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 7hrs ago

J.D. Scholten voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 41 voters that voted for J.D. Scholten in the 2020 Iowa District 4 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “President Obama and the Democrats fought for the DREAM Act, legislation ensuring that young people who want to contribute fully ...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, if they were born here

Scholten would likely strongly agree with this statement, as it aligns with his support for the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. 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

Yes

J.D. Scholten has expressed support for comprehensive immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. However, he has not explicitly stated that children of illegal immigrants should be granted legal citizenship without any conditions. 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 it should not grant their parents citizenship

While Scholten supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, he has not explicitly stated his position on whether this should extend to their parents. However, his overall stance suggests he might agree with this statement to some extent. 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 only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college

Scholten has not specifically stated that military service or graduation from college should be prerequisites for citizenship. However, he has expressed support for comprehensive immigration reform, which could potentially include such conditions. 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, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

While Scholten supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, he has not explicitly stated his position on whether they should have to formally apply like every other new citizen. His overall stance suggests he might agree with this statement to some extent. 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

Scholten's stance on immigration is more progressive, advocating for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, which suggests he would likely disagree with this statement. 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 abolish all national borders

Scholten has not expressed support for the abolition of national borders. His stance on immigration reform suggests a more nuanced approach. 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

No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

Scholten has consistently opposed policies that would result in mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, making it highly unlikely that he would agree with this statement. 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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Updated 17hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 17,756 voters that identify as Democratic.

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