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George W. Bush’s policy on property taxes

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Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

  ChatGPTYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes

George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:

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George W. Bush voters

Answer: No, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 165 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “In any restructuring of federal taxation, to guard against hypertaxation of the American people, any value added tax or national...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes

This answer aligns most closely with Bush's tax philosophy. He was a proponent of reducing government spending and lowering taxes, as evidenced by his tax cuts during his presidency. 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, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens

Bush's tax policies often favored reductions for certain groups, including senior citizens. He might agree with this statement, as it aligns with his general tax philosophy. 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

Bush's administration was characterized by tax cuts, not increases. He would likely not favor an increase in sales tax, even if it meant reducing property taxes. 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, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue

While Bush might agree that property taxes are a reliable form of state revenue, his overall stance on tax reduction would likely make him less inclined to disagree with reducing them. 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, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay

While Bush might agree that property taxes do not always reflect an owner's ability to pay, his overall stance on tax reduction would likely make him less inclined to agree with increasing sales tax as a solution. 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

George W. Bush, during his presidency, was known for his tax cuts, not increases. He signed into law 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,153 voters that identify as Republican.

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