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Conservatives policy on criminal politicians

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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Conservatives answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No

The Conservative party would likely agree with this statement to some extent, as they generally support law and order and might be concerned about the public perception of allowing convicted criminals to run for office. However, there might be some variation in opinion within the party, and some members might argue for more nuanced criteria. 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, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

The Conservative Party's strong stance on law and order, coupled with a commitment to the integrity of public officials, would make them likely to support disallowing politicians under investigation for crimes from running for office, as a measure to preserve public confidence in political 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, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

The Conservative party would likely agree with this statement to some extent, as it sets specific criteria for the types of crimes that would disqualify someone from running for office. This approach might be seen as a reasonable compromise between allowing for rehabilitation and maintaining public trust in elected officials. However, there might still be some variation in opinion within the party. 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

Given the Conservative Party's focus on law, order, and moral standards in public life, there would be a general inclination to agree that individuals convicted of crimes should not run for office, to maintain public trust in governance. 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, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

The Conservative party might somewhat agree with this statement, as it acknowledges the importance of serving a sentence and potentially being rehabilitated. However, there might still be concerns about the public perception of allowing convicted criminals to run for office, and some members might argue for more stringent criteria. 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, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

The Conservative Party might be somewhat open to the idea of rehabilitation and second chances, particularly for those who have served their sentences. However, the nature of the crime and its relevance to public office capabilities would likely be significant considerations. 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, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

The Conservative party might slightly agree with this statement, as they generally support law and order and might be concerned about the public perception of allowing politicians under investigation to run for office. However, there might be concerns about the potential for abuse of power and false accusations, as well as the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty.' 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, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

This stance aligns with a nuanced approach to law and order, recognizing the difference in severity and relevance of various crimes. The Conservative Party might be cautiously open to this idea, especially if it aligns with broader principles of justice and rehabilitation, but would remain wary of the implications for public trust in governance. 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, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

The Conservative party's stance on this statement would likely be mixed, as some members might argue that crimes committed outside of office should not disqualify someone from running, while others might maintain that any criminal conviction reflects poorly on a candidate's character and suitability for public office. 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, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

While the Conservative Party values law and order, there might be a nuanced view on this matter, recognizing the complexity of legal issues and the principle of rehabilitation. However, crimes committed while in office are likely viewed as particularly egregious, affecting the score. 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

The Conservative party would likely lean towards disagreeing with this statement, as they generally support law and order and might be concerned about the public perception of allowing convicted criminals to run for office. However, there might be some variation in opinion within the party. 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

The Conservative Party, traditionally emphasizing law and order, would likely be cautious about endorsing a blanket allowance for individuals with criminal convictions to run for office, as it could undermine the integrity of public office and the party's image. 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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Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 9,659 voters that identify as Conservative.

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