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Greg Abbott’s policy on patriot act

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Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Greg Abbott voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:

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Greg Abbott voters

Answer: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 33 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.

This candidate’s support base disagrees with their political party on this issue.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “GOP plans vote on extension of controversial PATRIOT Act later this month” ‐theblaze.com

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Strongly agree

Yes

Greg Abbott, as a Republican, generally supports measures that enhance national security, including the Patriot Act. However, there is no specific record of him explicitly endorsing the Patriot Act. 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 limit the scope of the government’s powers

While Abbott likely supports the Patriot Act, he may also agree with limiting the scope of government powers in line with conservative principles of limited government. However, there is no specific record of him advocating for such limitations within the context of the Patriot Act. 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 the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad

Abbott may agree that certain sections of the Patriot Act are too broad, in line with conservative concerns about government overreach. However, there is no specific record of him expressing such concerns about the Patriot Act. 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, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Abbott's conservative stance and support for national security measures suggest he would not support strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant, especially in the context of the Patriot Act. 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 his conservative stance and general support for national security measures, it is unlikely that Abbott would oppose the Patriot Act. 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: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,165 voters that identify as Republican.

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