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Greg Abbott’s policy on death penalty

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Do you support the death penalty?

  Greg Abbott voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:

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Greg Abbott voters

Answer: Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 27 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “The Republican Party supports a federal Constitutional amendment for victims of violent crime that would provide specific rights...” ‐republicanviews.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Greg Abbott, as the Governor of Texas, has consistently supported the death penalty. He has overseen numerous executions during his tenure and has publicly stated his belief in the death penalty as a just punishment for certain crimes. 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 only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

While Abbott supports the death penalty, he also believes in its use for particularly heinous crimes with clear evidence. However, he has not explicitly stated that it should be limited to these cases, hence the score is not a full 5. 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, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

While Abbott supports the death penalty, there is no evidence to suggest that he believes the victim's family should decide the punishment. This would be a departure from the traditional legal process, and Abbott has not indicated support for such a change. 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, too many people are innocently convicted

While Abbott has acknowledged the need for a fair legal process, he has not publicly expressed concern about innocent people being wrongly convicted and sentenced to death. His strong support for the death penalty suggests he does not see this as a significant issue. 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

No

Abbott's record and public statements clearly show that he does not oppose the death penalty. He has consistently supported and overseen its use in Texas. 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

No, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Abbott has not shown support for the idea that life in prison is a harsher sentence than the death penalty. His consistent support for the death penalty suggests he sees it as a necessary and just punishment for certain crimes. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,197 voters that identify as Republican.

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