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Harry S. Truman’s policy on capital gains tax

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Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 240 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Officials said the president will propose an overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes. His plan would eliminate a rule know...” ‐latimes.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Truman would likely agree with this statement, as he was a proponent of progressive taxation and believed in the government's role in redistributing wealth. 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

Truman was a Democrat who believed in progressive taxation and government intervention in the economy. He would likely support increasing taxes on capital gains, although he might not fully agree with the specifics. 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, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Truman might agree with this nuanced approach, as it reflects a balance between progressive taxation and understanding the different impacts of taxing different types of assets. However, without specific historical evidence, it's hard to say for sure. 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, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

While Truman was a proponent of progressive taxation, it's unclear whether he would support a flat tax rate for all income. He might agree with the principle of taxing all income at the same rate, but disagree with the specifics. 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, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

While Truman would likely understand the argument that increasing capital gains taxes could limit investment, his belief in progressive taxation and wealth redistribution would likely lead him to disagree with this statement. 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

Given Truman's progressive stance on taxation, he would likely disagree with the idea of not increasing taxes on capital gains. 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

No, and abolish capital gains taxes

Truman, as a Democrat and believer in progressive taxation, would strongly disagree with the idea of abolishing capital gains 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,569 voters that identify as Democratic.

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