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Greg Abbott’s policy on taxes

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Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

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Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 16hrs ago

Greg Abbott voters

Answer: Reform to a flat tax

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 44 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, and abolish the federal income tax

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We condemn attempts by activist judges at any level of government to seize the power of the purse from the people’s elected repr...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

No

Abbott has consistently opposed tax increases. For example, in 2019, he signed a bill into law that requires voter approval for local governments to increase property taxes by more than 3.5%. 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, keep the current tax structure

While Abbott has not explicitly stated a desire to keep the current tax structure, his actions and policies suggest a preference for maintaining or lowering current tax rates rather than raising 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.

Agree

No, but lower taxes for the poor

While Abbott has not specifically advocated for lowering taxes for the poor, he has supported tax cuts and reforms that he believes will benefit all Texans, including those with lower incomes. 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

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Abbott has supported tax reforms and cuts, which could include removing tax loopholes for large corporations. However, he has not specifically advocated for this policy. 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

Reform to a flat tax

Abbott has not specifically advocated for a flat tax, but his general support for tax reform and lower taxes suggests he might be open to such a proposal. 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

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

While Abbott has supported tax cuts and reforms, he has not advocated for abolishing the income tax and increasing the sales tax. Such a policy could be seen as regressive, 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

Yes

Greg Abbott, as a Republican, generally supports lower taxes and has not advocated for raising taxes on the rich. His policies and statements reflect a belief in limited government and fiscal conservatism. 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 raise taxes on all income brackets

Abbott has consistently opposed tax increases across all income brackets. His fiscal policy is rooted in conservatism, which typically advocates for lower 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 160,013 voters that identify as Republican.

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