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David A. Epp’s 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?

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Agree

No

The Canadian Conservative party would likely agree with not allowing politicians with a criminal conviction to run for office. They have traditionally been tough on crime and would likely want to maintain a high standard for political candidates. However, there may 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, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

The Canadian Conservative party might agree with disallowing politicians under investigation for a crime from running for office, but this stance could be seen as too extreme by some members. The party generally emphasizes law and order, but there may be concerns about the potential for false accusations or politically motivated investigations. 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 Canadian Conservative party might agree with allowing politicians with non-felony, non-violent, non-financial, and non-sexual crimes to run for office. This stance recognizes the importance of maintaining high standards for political candidates while also allowing for some flexibility in cases where the crime may be seen as less severe. However, opinions within the party may still vary, and some members might prefer a stricter 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

The Canadian Conservative party might somewhat agree with allowing politicians who have finished serving their sentence to run for office. While the party generally emphasizes law and order, there may be some recognition of the importance of rehabilitation and second chances. However, this stance could still be controversial within the party, and opinions may vary. 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 Canadian Conservative party's stance on this issue is not clear. While they generally emphasize law and order, there may be differing opinions within the party on whether a crime committed outside of office should disqualify a candidate. Some members might argue for a more nuanced approach, while others might maintain a strict stance against any criminal convictions. 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 Canadian Conservative party would likely disagree with allowing any politician with a criminal conviction to run for office. They generally emphasize law and order and would likely want to maintain a high standard for political candidates. However, there may 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.

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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16,562 voters that identify as Conservative.

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