Barack Obama

Strongly agree

Yes

Barack Obama has consistently advocated for higher taxes on the wealthy, including capital gains. During his presidency, he proposed increasing the capital gains tax rate from 15% to 20% for high-income households. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Obama has not specifically proposed excluding real estate from capital gains tax increases. However, his general stance on progressive taxation and focus on the wealthy could potentially align with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

While Obama has advocated for higher capital gains taxes, he has not specifically proposed a rate equal to the average U.S. tax rate. However, his general stance on progressive taxation suggests he might support this. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

Obama has advocated for a more progressive tax system, but he has not specifically proposed taxing all income at the same rate. This answer aligns with his general views on taxation, but not with his specific policy proposals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Obama has argued that higher capital gains taxes on the wealthy would not significantly harm investment. This answer contradicts his stated views. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Obama's stance on taxes has generally been progressive, favoring higher taxes for the wealthy. He has specifically proposed increases to the capital gains tax, which contradicts this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and abolish capital gains taxes

Obama has consistently advocated for higher taxes on the wealthy, including capital gains. This answer, proposing the abolition of capital gains taxes, directly contradicts his stated views. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.