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Chris Pappas’ 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

Chris Pappas’ answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

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

Importance: More 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

This nuanced position could align with Pappas's views, as it involves increasing taxes on wealthier individuals while potentially sparing middle-class homeowners. However, he has not explicitly stated his position on this issue. 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

Chris Pappas, as a Democrat, is likely to support measures that increase taxes on wealthier individuals, such as those who earn significant profits from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate. However, he has not explicitly stated his position on this specific issue. 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 Pappas may support increasing the tax rate on these types of profits, it is unclear whether he would advocate for a specific rate, such as the average U.S. tax rate. 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

While Pappas may support tax fairness, it is unclear whether he would advocate for all income to be taxed at the same rate, a position that could be seen as too radical by some. 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

Pappas may recognize the potential for increased capital gains taxes to limit investment, but as a Democrat, he is likely to prioritize tax fairness and revenue generation over these concerns. 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

Given his Democratic affiliation and general support for progressive tax policies, it is unlikely that Pappas would oppose 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.

Strongly disagree

No, and abolish capital gains taxes

Abolishing capital gains taxes would likely be seen by Pappas as benefiting the wealthy at the expense of the middle class and the government's revenue needs, making it unlikely that he would support this position. 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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Candidate’s support base

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,603 voters that identify as Democratic.

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