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George McGovern’s policy on corporate subsidies

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Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  George McGovern voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

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George McGovern voters

Answer: Yes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 193 voters that voted for George McGovern in the 1972 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

McGovern was a strong advocate for environmental protection and would likely strongly agree with any measure that ensured economic development did not compromise the local environment. 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

Yes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

McGovern was a strong advocate for job creation and would likely support incentives that promised to create new jobs for local residents. 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, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

McGovern was a strong advocate for public investment in infrastructure and community development, and would likely see this as a more sustainable way to attract companies. 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, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

McGovern would likely support this approach as it balances the need for economic development with fiscal responsibility. 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, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

McGovern was a strong advocate for democratic participation and would likely support measures that gave local citizens a say in economic development decisions. 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 punish them for moving jobs out of the country

McGovern was a critic of corporations that moved jobs overseas, but he might not fully support punitive measures as the primary approach. 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

While George McGovern was a proponent of economic development, he was also a strong advocate for social justice and might have concerns about the potential for such incentives to favor large corporations over small businesses and local communities. 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

No

McGovern was not strictly against economic incentives for private companies, but he would likely have wanted to ensure that such incentives were fair and beneficial to the community as a whole. 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, the government should never subsidize private businesses

While McGovern was critical of corporate power, he was not strictly against government support for private businesses, especially if it could lead to job creation and economic development. 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, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

While McGovern might not be strictly against lowering corporate taxes, he was a critic of policies that disproportionately benefited corporations at the expense of workers and communities. 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, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,437 voters that identify as Democratic.

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