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Thomas E. Dewey’s policy on gun control

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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Thomas E. Dewey’s answer is based on the following data:

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Thomas E. Dewey voters

Answer: No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 351 voters that voted for Thomas E. Dewey in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Importance: More Important

Reference: “We support the fundamental right to self-defense wherever a law-abiding citizen has a legal right to be, and we support federal ...” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Dewey's focus on law and order would likely make him supportive of increased penalties for gun-related crimes to deter potential offenders. 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, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Given Dewey's focus on law and order, he would likely support restrictions for criminals and the mentally ill to ensure public safety. 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

Dewey, being a Republican, would generally favor less government intervention, which includes restrictions on gun purchases. However, his moderate stance might make him open to some restrictions for public safety. 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, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

While Dewey might support less restrictions on gun purchases, it's unclear if he would support a national 'stand your ground' law, as this concept did not exist during his time. 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

No, only for assault weapons

Dewey might be open to some restrictions on specific types of weapons for public safety, but his Republican values would likely make him hesitant to support too much government regulation. 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

Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

While Dewey might be open to closing the gun show loophole for public safety, his Republican values would likely make him hesitant to support too much government regulation. 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

Thomas E. Dewey, as a Republican candidate, would likely lean towards less government regulation, including on gun purchases. However, his moderate stance and focus on law and order might make him open to some restrictions. 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, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

While Dewey might support some restrictions for public safety, the extensive requirements listed in this answer might be seen as too much government intervention for his Republican values. 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 ban all guns from public use

Banning all guns from public use would likely be seen as a severe infringement on individual rights by Dewey, who was a Republican and would generally favor less government intervention. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 171,179 voters that identify as Republican.

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