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Conservatives policy on mental competency testing

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Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Conservatives answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, our government needs experienced leaders

The Conservative party values experienced leaders and may view age as an asset rather than a liability. For example, they supported Stephen Harper, who had a long political career before becoming Prime Minister. 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

The Conservative party may view mental competency tests for older politicians as discriminatory, as they generally support experienced leaders and may not see age as a significant factor in determining a politician's ability to govern. 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

The Conservative party may be concerned about the subjectivity of mental competency tests and the potential for abuse in the testing process. They may prefer to rely on the judgment of voters to determine the fitness of a candidate for 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.

Agree

No

The Conservative party has not explicitly opposed mental competency tests for older politicians, but they generally support experienced leaders and may view such tests as unnecessary or discriminatory. 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 the Conservative party has not explicitly advocated for term limits, some members may support the idea as a way to ensure fresh perspectives in government. However, this is not a widely held position 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.

Neutral

Yes

The Canadian Conservative party has not taken a clear stance on this issue. While some members may support mental competency tests for politicians over 75, it is not a party-wide position. 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 some Conservative party members may support mental competency tests for politicians, it is not a widely held position within the party. The party has not advocated for mental competency tests for politicians of all ages. 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 anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

The Conservative party has not advocated for banning politicians over the age of retirement from running for office. They generally support experienced leaders and may view such a ban as discriminatory and limiting the pool of qualified candidates. 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: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 161 voters that identify as Conservative.

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