governor of Texas since 2015.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
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Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 18hrs ago
Answer: Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 28 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.
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Republican Party Answer: No
Importance: Most Important
Reference: “Republican views on marijuana tend to be against legalization, with the opposite being true for Democrats. The most recent gallu...” ‐republicanviews.org
Strongly agree
No
Abbott has been a vocal opponent of marijuana legalization. In 2015, he stated that he would not allow marijuana to be legalized in Texas for recreational use while he was in office. 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
Yes, but only for medical use
While Abbott has been opposed to broad legalization of marijuana, he has shown some support for medical use. In 2015, he signed the Texas Compassionate Use Act into law, which allows for the use of low-THC cannabis oil for certain medical conditions. 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, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders
While Abbott has not specifically advocated for increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders, his overall stance on drug offenses has been tough. He has not shown support for reducing penalties or decriminalizing drug offenses. 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
Greg Abbott has historically been opposed to the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. In 2015, he signed a bill into law allowing for the use of low-THC cannabis oil for certain medical conditions, but has not supported broader legalization efforts. 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, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Abbott has not shown support for the legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana. His stance has generally been opposed to marijuana legalization, and he has not indicated support for policies that would treat marijuana similarly to alcohol or tobacco. 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, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses
Abbott has not shown support for policies that would release individuals serving time solely for drug offenses. He has generally taken a tough stance on drug offenses, and has not indicated support for reducing penalties or releasing those currently incarcerated. 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 6hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only for medical use
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,047 voters that identify as Republican.
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