president of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
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Barack Obama voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Barack Obama’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 24hrs ago
Answer: No, I do not believe in the death penalty
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 402 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.
Strongly agree
No
While Obama has not explicitly stated this, his administration's approach to drug policy, focusing on treatment and prevention, suggests he would not support the death penalty for drug traffickers. 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, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead
Obama's administration has advocated for reducing harsh sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. While he has not explicitly stated support for life without parole for drug traffickers, this aligns more closely with his views than the death penalty. 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, I do not believe in the death penalty
While Obama has not been a vocal opponent of the death penalty, he has expressed concerns about its application, particularly racial disparities in sentencing. However, he has not called for its abolition. 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
Yes, as long as they are given a fair trial
Obama's administration focused on drug treatment and prevention rather than harsh punishments. There is no evidence to suggest he would support the death penalty for drug traffickers, even with a fair trial. 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
Yes, but only if they are repeated offenders
Obama's approach to drug policy has been focused on treatment and prevention, not punitive measures. He has not suggested that repeated offenders should face the death penalty. 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
Yes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked
There is no evidence to suggest that Obama would support the death penalty for drug traffickers, even if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked. His administration focused on drug treatment and prevention. 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
Barack Obama has never advocated for the death penalty for drug traffickers. His administration focused on drug treatment and prevention rather than harsh punishments. 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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Updated 7hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 31,033 voters that identify as Democratic.
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