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Don Bacon’s policy on taxes

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

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Don Bacon’s answer is based on the following data:

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Don Bacon voters

Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 242 voters that voted for Don Bacon in the 2020 Nebraska District 2 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, and abolish the federal income tax

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We condemn attempts by activist judges at any level of government to seize the power of the purse from the people’s elected repr...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

No

Bacon's voting record and public statements indicate that he is against raising taxes on the rich. He has argued that lower taxes stimulate economic growth and job creation. 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

No, keep the current tax structure

While Bacon has supported tax cuts, such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, he has not explicitly called for maintaining the current tax structure. However, his general stance against tax increases suggests he would likely support keeping the current structure. 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

While Bacon has not explicitly advocated for lowering taxes for the poor, his support for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which included tax cuts for all income brackets, suggests he might 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.

Agree

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

Bacon has shown support for lowering the corporate tax rate, as evidenced by his vote for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. However, it's unclear whether he supports removing all existing tax loopholes for large corporations. 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

Reform to a flat tax

While Bacon has supported tax reform, there is no evidence to suggest that he supports a flat tax. His voting record indicates a preference for tax cuts and simplification, but not necessarily a flat 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.

Disagree

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

There is no evidence to suggest that Bacon supports abolishing the income tax, disallowing all deductions, and increasing the sales tax. His voting record indicates a preference for tax cuts rather than a complete overhaul of the 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Don Bacon, a Republican, has consistently voted against tax increases, particularly for the wealthy. He voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which significantly reduced the corporate 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

Bacon has consistently opposed tax increases across all income brackets. He believes that lower taxes are beneficial for economic growth and job creation. 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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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 159,706 voters that identify as Republican.

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