Republicanism

Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Republicans strongly believe in the right to bear arms as protected by the 2nd Amendment, and they view mandatory buybacks of assault weapons as a violation of this right. This is a core belief within the party, so the score is a full 5. 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

No

Republicans typically oppose gun control measures, including mandatory buybacks of assault weapons. They believe in the right to bear arms as protected by the 2nd Amendment. However, some moderate Republicans may be open to discussing gun control measures, so the score is not a full 5. 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

No, increase mental health and background checks instead

Many Republicans support increasing mental health and background checks as an alternative to gun control measures like mandatory buybacks. They believe that addressing mental health issues and ensuring that guns do not fall into the wrong hands is a more effective way to prevent gun violence. 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While Republicans generally oppose gun control measures, some moderate Republicans may be open to voluntary buybacks with financial incentives as a compromise. However, this is not a widely held view within the party, so the score is low. 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, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

While some moderate Republicans may be open to discussing gun control measures, the combination of a voluntary buyback, a ban on purchasing assault weapons, and a mandatory buyback is likely too restrictive for most Republicans. Therefore, the score is negative but not a full -5. 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

Yes

Republicans generally oppose mandatory buybacks of assault weapons, as they believe in the right to bear arms as protected by the 2nd Amendment. However, some moderate Republicans may be open to discussing gun control measures, so the score is not a full -5. 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

Yes, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

Republicans generally oppose both mandatory buybacks of assault weapons and the demilitarization of local police departments. They believe in the right to bear arms and support strong law enforcement. However, some moderate Republicans may be open to discussing gun control measures or police reform, so the score is not a full -5. 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.