governor of Texas since 2015.
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ChatGPTNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:
Republican Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Less Important
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Agree
No, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates
Abbott's tough-on-crime stance suggests he would likely agree with the necessity of solitary confinement in certain cases, such as for violent criminals who pose a danger to themselves or others. However, he has not specifically addressed this 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.
Agree
No
Abbott has not explicitly stated his position on this issue, but his general stance on law and order suggests he may not be in favor of a complete ban on solitary confinement for juveniles. However, he may be open to reforms or limitations on its use. 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.
Slightly agree
No, but it is currently being overused
While Abbott has not specifically addressed the issue of solitary confinement for juveniles, his general stance on criminal justice reform suggests he may agree that it is currently being overused. However, he has not made this a priority 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.
Disagree
Yes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds
Abbott has not publicly expressed concern about the psychological damage solitary confinement can cause to young, undeveloped minds. His tough-on-crime stance suggests he may not prioritize this aspect of the 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.
Disagree
Yes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals
While Abbott has supported some criminal justice reform measures, he has not specifically advocated for creating more social programs to prevent and rehabilitate criminals. His conservative political philosophy generally favors punitive measures over rehabilitative ones. 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
Greg Abbott, as a conservative Republican, generally supports tough-on-crime policies and has not publicly advocated for banning solitary confinement for juveniles. While he may agree that there are potential issues with the practice, he has not made it a priority to address. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 25,184 voters that identify as Republican.
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