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Bill Clinton’s policy on capital gains tax

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Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  ChatGPTYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

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Party influence

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Officials said the president will propose an overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes. His plan would eliminate a rule know...” ‐latimes.com

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Agree

Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Clinton might agree with this to some extent as he supported progressive taxation. However, there is no specific historical reference to suggest that he would exclude real estate from such a tax.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.

Agree

Yes

Bill Clinton, as a Democrat, generally supported progressive taxation. However, during his presidency, he did not specifically advocate for increasing the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate. 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%)

Clinton might agree with this to some extent as he supported progressive taxation. However, he did not specifically propose to increase the tax rate on capital gains to the average U.S. tax rate during his presidency. 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.

Slightly agree

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

Clinton supported progressive taxation, but he did not advocate for all income to be taxed at the same rate. His policies often favored a graduated tax system. 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

While Clinton was aware of the potential impact of taxes on investment, his administration did not shy away from progressive taxation. He would likely disagree with the notion that increasing capital gains tax would limit investment. 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

Clinton, while not specifically advocating for an increase, did not express opposition to taxing profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate. His economic policies were generally progressive, suggesting he would not be against such a 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and abolish capital gains taxes

Clinton would strongly disagree with this statement. His administration was known for its progressive tax policies, and abolishing capital gains taxes would be contrary to those policies. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,569 voters that identify as Democratic.

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