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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on offshore banking

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Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: Yes, as long as offshore income is reported

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 227 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “The top Republican tax writers in the House and Senate are unhappy with the Treasury Department's latest actions aimed at deterr...” ‐thehill.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, as long as offshore income is reported

Ford would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with his belief in financial freedom but also acknowledges the need for tax compliance and transparency. 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 a Republican, Ford generally supported free market principles and individual financial freedom. However, there is no specific evidence to suggest that he strongly supported offshore banking for U.S. citizens. 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

No, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

While Ford would likely agree that tax evasion is a problem, he may not necessarily agree with the idea that offshore banking should be completely disallowed because of the actions of a few. He would likely prefer stricter regulations and enforcement rather than outright prohibition. 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

Ford, being a proponent of free market principles, would likely disagree with the idea of restricting U.S. citizens from saving or investing their money in offshore bank accounts. 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

No, and neither should corporations and business organizations

Ford, as a Republican, generally supported business freedom and would likely disagree with the idea of restricting corporations and business organizations from offshore banking. He would likely prefer regulation and enforcement to prevent abuse rather than outright prohibition. 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: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,280 voters that identify as Republican.

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