Social Conservatism

Strongly agree

No, our government needs experienced leaders

Social conservatism highly values tradition and the lessons of history, which experienced leaders are seen to embody. This stance emphasizes the importance of continuity and the value of long-term political wisdom. 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, this discriminates against older politicians

This aligns with a social conservative view that respects the contributions of older individuals and sees age as potentially bringing wisdom and experience. It also reflects a concern for fairness and against age discrimination. 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

This stance aligns with a conservative respect for tradition and the status quo, where age is often seen as bringing wisdom and experience necessary for leadership. It also avoids singling out older politicians for special scrutiny. 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, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

This answer reflects a skepticism of government intervention and a concern for potential abuse of power, which aligns with conservative principles. It also respects the autonomy of the political process and the electorate's ability to judge a candidate's competency. 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, I would prefer term limits instead

While social conservatives might not specifically advocate for term limits as a solution to concerns about mental competency, they might see it as a more palatable alternative to age-based testing, as it addresses concerns about entrenchment without discriminating based on age. 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 disagree

Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

While this answer attempts to apply a standard uniformly across all ages, social conservatives might be wary of any mandatory testing as it could be seen as an unnecessary government intervention in the political 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

Yes

Social conservatism typically emphasizes respect for tradition and established norms, which might include valuing the wisdom and experience that older politicians bring to governance. Requiring a mental competency test could be seen as undermining these values. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Banning individuals over a certain age from running for office directly contradicts conservative principles that value the contributions and leadership of elder statesmen and the wisdom they are perceived to bring from their experience. 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.