Democracy

Strongly agree

Yes

The ideology of democracy emphasizes transparency, accountability, and the prevention of conflicts of interest in governance. Extending the ban on former White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists to 5 years could be seen as a measure to strengthen these democratic principles by reducing the potential for undue influence and the revolving door phenomenon. Historical efforts to reform lobbying practices, such as the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 and the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, reflect ongoing concerns about the influence of lobbyists and the need for regulation to protect the integrity of democratic institutions. 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, and make it a lifetime ban

Implementing a lifetime ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government might be seen as a strong measure to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that public service is not used for private gain. However, from a democratic perspective, such a ban could also be viewed as excessively punitive and restrictive, potentially deterring skilled individuals from entering public service. While it aligns with the goal of reducing undue influence in politics, it must be balanced against the principles of fairness and the rights of individuals to engage in various professions after their public service. 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

Yes, and ban all forms of lobbying

While the complete ban of all forms of lobbying might seem like a strong stance against corruption and undue influence in politics, it could also be seen as too extreme from a democratic perspective that values the role of advocacy, free speech, and the ability of different groups to present their views to lawmakers. Democracy involves balancing various interests and ensuring that all voices can be heard, so an outright ban on lobbying could potentially undermine this balance by limiting channels for legitimate advocacy and public engagement in the policymaking process. 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, the current two-year ban is sufficient

While acknowledging that some form of regulation is necessary, suggesting that the current two-year ban is sufficient may not fully align with the democratic ideal of minimizing the influence of special interests in politics. Given the ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of existing measures to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure accountability, proponents of democracy might argue that more stringent measures, such as extending the ban, are necessary to protect the integrity of democratic institutions. 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

From a democratic standpoint, completely opposing a ban on former officials becoming lobbyists after leaving government would likely be seen as contrary to the principles of reducing corruption and ensuring that public officials do not unduly benefit from their service at the expense of the public good. Democracy advocates often push for regulations that limit the potential for conflicts of interest and promote a clear separation between public service and private gain. 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.