Majority of Obama states now have no death penalty or moratorium

[Antonio the Sixth]

California abolishing it would really send a signal, but instead it remains a big pussy.

A proposition to abolish it came very close to passing in 2012. Hopefully they can give it another try in 2016.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Ironic, given Obama's own strong support for death penalty.

Almost as strong as his opposition to SSM in 2008...

[Antonio the Sixth]

Ironic, given Obama's own strong support for death penalty.

Almost as strong as his opposition to SSM in 2008...

So shall we just speculate on what all of his political views actually are?  Haha, I expect the board to now give Romney a complete pass for being "against gay marriage" and "pro-life," considering he's almost certainly not, personally.

I've never said I'm fine with Obama disguising his views. I agree with DemPHG that he should grow a pair and come out against death penalty, as his opposition could help shift the public debate on the issue. I was simply reacting to the post that made it sound like Obama was personally deeply supportive of death penalty, something I highly doubt.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Horrible, but hopefully if states like Michigan, West Virginia, and Wisconsin restore the death penalty we can end the Obama Administration with it being more common, population-wise, than it was at the start.

Michigan has never carried out an execution, and formally outlawed it in 1846.

Wisconsin's only execution was carried out in 1851, and the practice was outlawed in 1853.

West Virginia, 1959.

...until the historic expansion of states performing executions during the second half of the 2010s?

Republicans have been controlling these States since 2011. If it hasn't happened yet, I fail to see why it would happen now. But I guess you can keep dreaming.

[Antonio the Sixth]

He even campaigned as pro-choice in 1994.

You mean multiple-choice.