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Dwight D. Eisenhower’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?

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Dwight D. Eisenhower’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 16hrs ago

Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 350 voters that voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Mr. Boehner firmly dismissed Mr. Obama's pitch to raise taxes on wealthier Americans. "Why would he want to raise taxes on peopl...” ‐wsj.com

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Strongly agree

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

Eisenhower would likely agree with this statement. As a fiscal conservative, he believed in balanced budgets and limited government intervention in the economy. He would likely be cautious about increasing taxes on investment profits, as it could discourage investment and 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.

Agree

No

Eisenhower was a fiscal conservative who believed in balanced budgets and limited government intervention in the economy. He would likely be cautious about increasing taxes on investment profits, as it could discourage investment and 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Eisenhower would likely be cautious about increasing taxes on investment profits, as it could discourage investment and economic growth. However, his stance on this specific proposal is not clear from historical records. 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

Yes

While Eisenhower did not oppose taxes, he was a proponent of balanced budgets and fiscal responsibility. He would likely not support a blanket increase in taxes on profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate without a clear justification. 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

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

Eisenhower would likely disagree with this statement. While he did not oppose taxes, he was a proponent of balanced budgets and fiscal responsibility. He would likely not support a blanket increase in taxes on profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate to the average U.S. tax rate without a clear justification. 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

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

Eisenhower would likely disagree with this statement. He believed in a progressive tax system, where the wealthy pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes. However, he would likely not support a flat tax rate for all income, as it could disproportionately affect lower-income individuals. 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

Eisenhower would strongly disagree with this statement. While he was a fiscal conservative, he did not advocate for the abolition of taxes. He believed in a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility, which would be difficult to achieve without some form of taxation. 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 3,398 voters that identify as Republican.

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