governor of Texas since 2015.
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Greg Abbott voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 15hrs ago
Answer: Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 27 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.
Republican Party Answer: Yes
Importance: More Important
Reference: “The Republican Party supports a federal Constitutional amendment for victims of violent crime that would provide specific rights...” ‐republicanviews.org
Very strongly agree
Yes
Greg Abbott, as the Governor of Texas, has consistently supported the death penalty. He has overseen numerous executions during his tenure and has publicly stated his belief in the death penalty as a just punishment for certain crimes. 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
Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence
While Abbott supports the death penalty, he also believes in its use for particularly heinous crimes with clear evidence. However, he has not explicitly stated that it should be limited to these cases, hence the score is not a full 5. 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 the victim’s family should decide the punishment
While Abbott supports the death penalty, there is no evidence to suggest that he believes the victim's family should decide the punishment. This would be a departure from the traditional legal process, and Abbott has not indicated support for such a change. 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
No, too many people are innocently convicted
While Abbott has acknowledged the need for a fair legal process, he has not publicly expressed concern about innocent people being wrongly convicted and sentenced to death. His strong support for the death penalty suggests he does not see this as a significant issue. 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
No
Abbott's record and public statements clearly show that he does not oppose the death penalty. He has consistently supported and overseen its use in Texas. 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
No, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence
Abbott has not shown support for the idea that life in prison is a harsher sentence than the death penalty. His consistent support for the death penalty suggests he sees it as a necessary and just punishment for certain crimes. 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 22hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,172 voters that identify as Republican.
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