Barack Obama

Strongly agree

Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Obama's stance on the death penalty has been nuanced. He has expressed support for it in cases of 'heinous crimes' where there is no doubt about the guilt of the accused, which aligns 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.

Agree

No, too many people are innocently convicted

Obama has expressed concerns about the potential for innocent people to be convicted and sentenced to death. He has advocated for reforms to ensure the death penalty is applied fairly and equitably. 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.

Neutral

No, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Obama has not specifically advocated for life imprisonment over the death penalty as a harsher sentence. His concerns have been more focused on the fair and equitable application of 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.

Disagree

No

Obama has not outright opposed the death penalty. However, he has expressed concerns about its application, particularly in cases where there may be racial bias or other systemic issues. 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

While Barack Obama has not been a staunch opponent of the death penalty, he has expressed concerns about its application. He has not advocated for its outright support without qualifications. 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 the victim’s family should decide the punishment

Obama has not advocated for the victim's family to decide the punishment in capital cases. This would be contrary to the principles of due process and the rule of law, which he has consistently upheld. 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.