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Brian Higgins’ policy on death penalty

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Topics

Do you support the death penalty?

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Brian Higgins’ answer is based on the following data:

Updated 13hrs ago

Brian Higgins voters

Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 33 voters that voted for Brian Higgins in the 2020 New York District 26 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “The draft of the 2016 Democratic Party platform endorses abolishing the death penalty, a break with the views of its presumptive...” ‐huffpost.com

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Strongly agree

No

As a member of the Democratic Party, Higgins is likely to oppose the death penalty, in line with the party's platform. However, without specific statements from Higgins on this issue, it's difficult to say with certainty. 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, too many people are innocently convicted

This answer aligns with the Democratic Party's stance on the death penalty, which Higgins is likely to share. The party often cites the risk of innocent people being convicted as a reason to oppose 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, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

This answer aligns with the Democratic Party's stance on the death penalty, which Higgins is likely to share. The party generally believes that life in prison is a more appropriate punishment. 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 only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

While Higgins may agree with the sentiment of only applying the death penalty in cases with undeniable evidence, as a Democrat, he is likely to oppose the death penalty in general. Therefore, his agreement with this statement would likely be limited. 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

Brian Higgins, as a Democrat, is likely to oppose the death penalty. While his specific views on this issue are not widely documented, the Democratic Party generally opposes the death penalty, arguing it is applied in a racially biased manner, among other reasons. 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

This answer suggests a form of justice that is not in line with the U.S. legal system, which Higgins, as a legislator, is likely to support. It's unlikely that he would agree with the idea of victims' families deciding 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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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,050 voters that identify as Democratic.

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