president of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
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George W. Bush voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 17hrs ago
Answer: No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 253 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.
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
Very strongly agree
No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy
This statement aligns with Bush's economic philosophy. He believed that lower taxes, including capital gains taxes, would stimulate 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.
Very strongly agree
No
Bush's tax policies were focused on reducing taxes, not increasing them. He believed that lower taxes would stimulate economic growth and 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.
Strongly agree
No, and abolish capital gains taxes
While Bush did not propose abolishing capital gains taxes, he did support reducing them. He believed that lower taxes would stimulate 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.
Very strongly disagree
Yes
George W. Bush, during his presidency, was known for his tax cuts, not increases. He signed the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, both of which reduced tax rates. 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, on stocks and bonds but not real estate
Bush would not agree with this statement as he was a proponent of tax cuts, not increases. He believed that lower taxes would stimulate economic growth and 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.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate
Bush would not agree with this statement. He was a proponent of tax cuts and believed in a progressive tax system, not a flat tax rate for all income. 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 increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)
Bush would not agree with this statement as he was a proponent of tax cuts, not increases. His tax policies were aimed at stimulating economic growth and 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.
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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,416 voters that identify as Republican.
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