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Bernie Sanders’ policy on taxes

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Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

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Bernie Sanders’ answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “A nation will not survive when so few have so much” ‐thinkprogress.org

100% Voter Support: 1 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

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Bernie Sanders voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,323 voters that have pledged to vote for Bernie Sanders in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Bernie Sanders has consistently advocated for raising taxes on the rich. He believes that the wealthy should pay their fair share to support public services and reduce income inequality. 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 agree

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Sanders has often spoken about the need to close tax loopholes that benefit large corporations. However, he would likely not support lowering the corporate tax rate, as he has called for it to be increased. 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

No, but lower taxes for the poor

Sanders supports lowering taxes for the poor and middle class, but this is usually in conjunction with raising taxes on the wealthy, not as an alternative to it. 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.

Neutral

Yes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

While Sanders supports raising taxes on the rich, he does not generally advocate for raising taxes on all income brackets. He believes in a progressive tax system where the wealthy pay a larger share. 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

Sanders has been a vocal critic of tax cuts for the wealthy, arguing that they exacerbate income inequality and do not lead to significant economic growth. 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

Reform to a flat tax

Sanders opposes a flat tax, which he believes would benefit the wealthy at the expense of the middle class and poor. He supports a progressive tax system where the wealthy pay a larger share. 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, keep the current tax structure

Sanders has criticized the current tax structure as being too favorable to the wealthy and large corporations. He has proposed various plans to reform the tax code and increase taxes on the rich. 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

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

Sanders opposes regressive tax policies like a sales tax increase, which would disproportionately affect the poor and middle class. He also opposes eliminating income tax, which is a progressive tax. 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.

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