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In a poll, 51% of the people polled answered yes to the question Are you in favor of the death penalty for a person convicted
In a poll, 51% of the people polled answered yes to the question "Are you in favor of the death penalty for a person convicted of murder?" The margin of error in the poll was
5%, and the estimate was made with 94% confidence.
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