Foreign electoral interventions are attempts by governments, covertly or overtly, to influence elections in another country. A 2016 study by Dov H. Levin concluded that the country intervening in most foreign elections was the United States with 81 interventions, followed by Russia (including the former Soviet Union) with 36 interventions from 1946 to 2000. In July 2018 U.S. Representative Ro Khanna introduced an amendment that would have prevented U.S. intelligence agencies from receiving funding that could be used to interfere in the elections of foreign governments. The amendment would…
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80% No |
13% Yes |
76% No |
3% Yes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests |
5% No, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
2% Yes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler |
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2% Yes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process |
See how support for each position on “Foreign Elections” has changed over time for 776 Philippines voters.
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See how importance of “Foreign Elections” has changed over time for 776 Philippines voters.
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Unique answers from Philippines users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, and we need to focus on the issues of our own electoral affairs
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Yes, but only foreign nationals, not entire governments.
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Yes, but only to forward diplomatic interests and address security issues
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yes, done fairly, for the sake of addressing security threats and to protect human rights.
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