Please read over the following article and answer the following questions.

1. Who conducted the study and what was their main conclusion? 

2. Briefly summarize how Republicans (including President Trump) have framed the issue of political affiliation leads to crime. Include those who are quoted and summarize what they said. 

3. Which five states have the highest per capita murder rates and identify two other things these states have in common according to the article.  

4. Which factors are typically associated with high crime rates according to Dr. Ortiz? 

5. Out of the 100 largest U.S. cities, how many have Republican mayors? 

6. Please summarize Dr. Weisburd's view of this study. Be sure to address why he thinks it is not reasonable to assume that political affiliation leads to crime.