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Gary Johnson’s policy on death penalty

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Do you support the death penalty?

  Gary Johnson voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Gary Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Gary Johnson voters

Answer: No, too many people are innocently convicted

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 208 voters that voted for Gary Johnson in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “We oppose the administration of the death penalty by the state.” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No

Johnson has been a vocal opponent of the death penalty. He believes that the government has a poor record of implementing it fairly and that there is a risk of executing innocent people. 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

One of Johnson's main arguments against the death penalty is the risk of executing innocent people. He has cited cases where individuals on death row have been exonerated by new evidence or DNA testing. 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

Johnson has not specifically stated that life in prison is a harsher sentence than the death penalty, but his opposition to the death penalty suggests that he believes there are more effective and just forms of 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 Johnson might agree with the sentiment of this statement, his opposition to the death penalty is not conditional. He believes that the risk of executing an innocent person is too great, regardless of the crime or evidence. 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

Gary Johnson has consistently opposed the death penalty throughout his political career. As governor of New Mexico, he called for the abolition of the death penalty and as a presidential candidate, he maintained this stance. 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

Johnson believes in a consistent and fair justice system. Allowing the victim's family to decide the punishment would be contrary to his belief in equal justice under the law. 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

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,527 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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