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Death penalty support in US hits 50-year low, Gallup poll shows
- Forty-nine percent of American adults support the death penalty, the first time it has dropped below 50% since 1971.
- The poll indicates that 45% of adults are opposed to the death penalty.
- Support for the death penalty is declining across all political groups, with the largest decrease among Democrats.
- The decline in support follows a botched execution in Tennessee.
- This marks the lowest level of support for the death penalty in the US in 55 years.
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Botched execution in Tennessee reported
A botched execution in Tennessee has led to a significant drop in support for the death penalty.
Poll: Death penalty support at 50-year low
A poll finds that support for the death penalty in the US has dropped to a more than 50-year low.
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Gallup: 49% support death penalty
A Gallup poll reports that 49% of American adults support the death penalty, the lowest since 1971.
Articles (4)
The Washington Post·
Death penalty support at lowest point in 50 years, new Gallup poll finds
United Press International·
Gallup: Fewer than 50% of Americans support the death penalty
Barron's·
Support For Death Penalty In US At Lowest Level In 55 Years: Poll
Semafor·
Support for death penalty reaches 50-year low, poll finds