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Tim Kaine

United States Senator from Virginia since 2013.

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Tim Kaine’s policy on gmo labels

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Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “The Democrats who voted in support of the bill included Sens. Tammy Baldwin (Wis.), Michael Bennet (Colo.), Tom Carper (Del.), B...” ‐thehill.com

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Tim Kaine voters

Answer: Yes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 331 voters that voted for Tim Kaine in the 2016 Vice Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “BUSINESS AUG 1 2016, 9:51 AM ET Obama Signs Controversial GMO Food Label Law by BEN POPKEN SHARE advertisement President Obama...” ‐nbcnews.com

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 118,313 voters that identify as Democratic.

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