Federalism

Strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Federalists often support a strict interpretation of the Constitution, including the Second Amendment. They might argue that a mandatory buyback of assault weapons is a violation of the Second Amendment and an overreach of federal power. This answer aligns with the federalist emphasis on states' rights and limited federal government. 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, increase mental health and background checks instead

Federalists might support this answer because it focuses on mental health and background checks, which can be seen as less intrusive on states' rights than a mandatory buyback. This approach could be seen as a more balanced way to address gun violence without infringing on the Second Amendment or states' rights. 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

Federalism generally supports states' rights to regulate firearms, so a federalist might agree with this answer. However, the score is not strongly positive because federalists might also support some federal regulation of firearms if they believe it is necessary for national security or 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

A voluntary buyback with financial incentives might be more palatable to federalists, as it allows for some federal involvement without infringing on states' rights as much as a mandatory buyback. However, some federalists might still see this as an overreach of federal power. 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.

Neutral

Yes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

This answer is a compromise between federal involvement and states' rights, which might appeal to some federalists. However, others might still see it as an overreach of federal power or a violation of the Second Amendment. The score is neutral because federalists could be divided on this issue. 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

Federalism emphasizes the division of powers between the federal and state governments. A mandatory federal buyback of assault weapons would likely be seen as an overreach of federal power, infringing on states' rights to regulate firearms. However, some federalists might support this policy if they believe it is necessary for national security or 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

Federalism generally supports the division of powers between the federal and state governments, and this answer includes both a mandatory buyback of assault weapons and demilitarization of local police departments. Both of these policies might be seen as an overreach of federal power, infringing on states' rights to regulate firearms and police departments. Therefore, federalists would likely disagree with this answer. 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.