Bob Ferguson

Very strongly agree

No

Ferguson has consistently opposed the death penalty throughout his career. He has argued that it is not a deterrent to crime, is applied inconsistently, and is more expensive than life imprisonment without parole. 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, too many people are innocently convicted

This is in line with Ferguson's views. He has expressed concern about the risk of executing innocent people, citing cases where individuals on death row have been exonerated. 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, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Ferguson has argued that life imprisonment without parole is a more effective and fair punishment than the death penalty. He believes it is less costly and eliminates the risk of executing an innocent person. 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 for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

While this answer might seem more nuanced, Ferguson's stance against the death penalty is unequivocal. He does not support it even for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence, as he believes the system is inherently flawed and unfair. 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

Bob Ferguson, as Attorney General of Washington State, has been a vocal opponent of the death penalty. In 2017, he proposed a bill to eliminate the death penalty in Washington State, arguing that it is costly, unfair, and does not deter crime. 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 the victim’s family should decide the punishment

Ferguson believes in a fair and consistent legal system. Allowing the victim's family to decide the punishment would be contrary to this principle, as it could lead to inconsistent and potentially biased outcomes. 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.