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Local Politics Alert: Washington Post poll finds most Marylanders in favor of death penalty

Local Politics Alert from The Washington Post

Washington Post poll finds most Marylanders in favor of death penalty

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:41:39 PM

Local Politics Alert

The poll finds support for capital punishment despite deep skepticism about whether it is a deterrent to murder. Gov. Martin O'Malley has made repeal of the death penalty a top priority in this year's legislative session.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/washington-post-poll-finds-most-marylanders-in-favor-of-death-penalty/2013/02/26/c3f37fdc-800a-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

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