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Mary Gay Scanlon’s policy on mandatory vaccinations

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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Mary Gay Scanlon’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 14hrs ago

Mary Gay Scanlon voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 576 voters that voted for Mary Gay Scanlon in the 2020 Pennsylvania District 5 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Importance: More Important

Reference: “For a State or a political subdivision or other public entity of a State to be eligible to receive a grant under this section, t...” ‐naturalnews.com

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

This answer aligns with the Democratic Party's emphasis on public health and community responsibility, which Scanlon is likely to support. 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

Mary Gay Scanlon, as a Democrat, is likely to support vaccination requirements for preventable diseases. However, without specific statements on this issue, it's hard to say she would strongly agree. 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, but only for deadly contagious diseases

This answer aligns with a focus on public health and prevention of serious diseases, which Scanlon is likely to support. 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

No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

Scanlon might agree with this compromise position, which still ensures public health while respecting parental 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 with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Scanlon might agree with this position, which balances public health with respect for religious freedom. 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 disagree

Regardless, this should be decided at the state level

While Scanlon might support states' rights in some areas, public health issues like vaccination often require a national 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.

Disagree

No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

While Scanlon might support public education about vaccines, it's unlikely that she would see this as a substitute for mandatory vaccination. 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, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

This answer might be seen as too punitive and not in line with Scanlon's likely emphasis on public health and prevention. 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

Given her party's general stance on public health issues, it's unlikely that Scanlon would oppose mandatory vaccinations. 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: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 145,308 voters that identify as Democratic.

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