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Amy Klobuchar’s policy on lobbyists

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Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

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Amy Klobuchar’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes

Amy Klobuchar has consistently advocated for stronger ethics rules and reducing the influence of lobbyists in Washington. She has supported proposals to extend the lobbying ban for former members of Congress and senior staff, including a five-year ban. In her 2020 presidential campaign, she called for a five-year lobbying ban for members of Congress and senior staff, aligning closely with this answer. 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, and make it a lifetime ban

Klobuchar has advocated for a five-year ban, not a lifetime ban. While she supports strong restrictions, she has not gone as far as to propose a lifetime ban, likely viewing it as too extreme or legally questionable. She might be sympathetic to the sentiment but would not fully endorse it. 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, and ban all forms of lobbying

Although Klobuchar supports much stricter lobbying rules, she has not called for a total ban on all forms of lobbying, recognizing the role of advocacy and the First Amendment. She would likely see a total ban as impractical and potentially unconstitutional, but she would support significant reforms. 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

No, the current two-year ban is sufficient

While Klobuchar has not specifically campaigned against the current two-year ban, her public statements and policy proposals indicate she believes the current ban is insufficient. She has called for extending the ban to five years, so she would likely disagree with the idea that the current two-year ban is enough. 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

No

Klobuchar has been a vocal proponent of stricter lobbying regulations and has criticized the revolving door between government and lobbying. She would strongly disagree with maintaining the status quo and not imposing any additional restrictions. 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.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “If Democrats win control of the Senate, Donnelly noted, they could revamp the chamber’s rules to implement such measures even if...” ‐rollcall.com

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,645 voters that identify as Democratic.

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