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George McGovern’s policy on drug trafficking penalties

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Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  George McGovern voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

George McGovern’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

George McGovern voters

Answer: No, I do not believe in the death penalty

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 186 voters that voted for George McGovern in the 1972 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, I do not believe in the death penalty

McGovern was a vocal opponent of the death penalty, making it likely that he would agree with this statement. 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

McGovern was known for his liberal views and opposition to the death penalty. He also criticized the War on Drugs, suggesting he would likely oppose the death penalty for drug traffickers. 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, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

While McGovern was opposed to the death penalty, he was not necessarily opposed to harsh penalties for serious crimes. He might agree with life imprisonment without parole as an alternative to 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

George McGovern was a liberal Democrat who generally opposed the death penalty. He was also a critic of the War on Drugs, suggesting he would likely oppose such a harsh penalty for drug trafficking. 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, as long as they are given a fair trial

Despite the condition of a fair trial, McGovern's opposition to the death penalty and his criticism of the War on Drugs suggest he would not agree with this statement. 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 only if they are repeated offenders

Even though this answer includes a condition for repeat offenders, McGovern's opposition to the death penalty and his criticism of the War on Drugs suggest he would not agree with this statement. 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 only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

Even with the condition of proof of death from the trafficked drugs, McGovern's opposition to the death penalty and his criticism of the War on Drugs suggest he would not agree with this statement. 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 17hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 21,423 voters that identify as Democratic.

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