governor of Texas since 2015.
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Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: No
Reference: “The Supreme Court has abandoned its role as an impartial judicial arbiter, [and] have imposed on the entire country their perso...” ‐ontheissues.org
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Republican Party Answer: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
Importance: Least Important
Reference: “We reaffirm our support for a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. We applaud the c...” ‐gop.com
Very strongly agree
No
Abbott has been a vocal opponent of same-sex marriage. He has argued that states should have the right to define marriage and has defended Texas' ban on same-sex marriage. 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 agree
No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
Abbott has consistently argued that marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman. He defended this position as Attorney General and has maintained it as Governor. 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 agree
Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies
While Abbott opposes same-sex marriage, he has also been a strong advocate for religious freedom. This could potentially extend to support for allowing churches to refuse to perform same-sex ceremonies. 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, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage
While Abbott has not explicitly supported civil unions, his stance on states' rights to define marriage could potentially extend to support for civil unions as an alternative to same-sex marriage. 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
Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
Abbott has not explicitly advocated for removing the government from marriage decisions. However, his emphasis on states' rights and religious freedom could suggest some alignment with this 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.
Very strongly disagree
Yes
Greg Abbott has consistently opposed the legalization of same-sex marriage. As Attorney General of Texas, he defended the state's ban on same-sex marriage, arguing that it promoted procreation and the optimal child-rearing environment. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 51,370 voters that identify as Republican.
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