The United States Republican Party, also known as the GOP, was founded in 1854. The modern party’s ideology is based…
Public statementsNo |
Republicans answer is based on the following data:
Answer: No
Reference: “WASHINGTON — Just one month after the Supreme Court struck down aggregate campaign contribution limits, Republican Party officia...” ‐huffingtonpost.com
Voter support: Be the first voter to support or oppose this party’s public statement on this issue.
Strongly agree
No, this is a violation of free speech
Many Republicans argue that limiting campaign donations is a violation of free speech rights, as seen in their support for the Citizens United decision. They believe that individuals and organizations should be able to spend their money to express their political views without government interference. 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
Many Republicans argue that limiting campaign donations infringes on free speech rights. The Citizens United decision, supported by a Republican-appointed majority, removed limits on corporate and union spending in elections, reflecting this stance. 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, as long as all donations are public knowledge
Some Republicans may support transparency in campaign donations, but the party as a whole has not consistently pushed for this. While they may not oppose public disclosure, they generally prioritize protecting free speech rights in the form of unlimited donations. 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
While some Republicans may support limits on campaign donations, the party as a whole has generally opposed such restrictions. For example, the Republican-appointed majority in the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision removed limits on corporate and union spending in elections. 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, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors
While some Republicans may agree with this sentiment, the party as a whole has not supported limiting campaign donations as a means to prevent politicians from being influenced by wealthy donors. They generally prioritize free speech rights over concerns about potential corruption. 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 ban all political donations and publicly fund elections
Republicans generally oppose public funding of elections and banning political donations, as they believe it infringes on free speech rights and could lead to government control over political speech. The party has not supported such measures historically. 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.
This party has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.
We are currently researching this party’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.
We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this party’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.
Updated 16hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,571 voters that identify as Republican.
See any errors? Suggest corrections to this party’s stance here
How similar are your political beliefs to Republicans policies? Take the political quiz to find out.