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Joe Biden’s policy on drug trafficking penalties

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Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Public statementsNo

Joe Biden’s answer is based on the following data:

Voting record

Answer: Yes, as long as they are given a fair trial

Reference: “https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/6/20/18677998/joe-biden-1994-crime-bill-law-mass-incarceration” ‐vox.com

100% Voter Support: 6 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s voting record on this issue.

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Biden has repented for some of his past, acknowledging that creating extra punitive penalties for crack was “a big mistake” and...” ‐vox.com

25% Voter Support: 1 support and 3 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

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Joe Biden voters

Answer: No, I do not believe in the death penalty

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,190 voters that have pledged to vote for Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, I do not believe in the death penalty

Biden's 2020 campaign platform included a call to eliminate the federal death penalty. He has also spoken out against the death penalty in general, making it clear that he does not believe in 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.

Very strongly agree

No

Biden has been clear in his opposition to the death penalty, including for drug traffickers. He believes in rehabilitation and addressing the root causes of drug trafficking, rather than punitive measures. 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

No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

While Biden opposes the death penalty, he does believe in strong penalties for serious crimes. He has supported life sentences in the past, but his focus is more on rehabilitation and addressing root causes. 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

Joe Biden has consistently opposed the death penalty. In 2020, he called for the elimination of the federal death penalty and incentives for states to stop using 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, as long as they are given a fair trial

Even with a fair trial, Biden opposes the death penalty. His stance is based on a belief in rehabilitation and addressing root causes, rather than punitive measures. 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, but only if they are repeated offenders

Biden's opposition to the death penalty extends to all cases, including repeated offenders. He believes in rehabilitation and addressing the root causes of drug trafficking. 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, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

Biden's opposition to the death penalty is not conditional. He does not support it even in cases where there is proof someone died from the drugs trafficked. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 31,099 voters that identify as Democratic.

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