American activist and trade unionist from California.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Howie Hawkins’ answer is based on the following data:
Very strongly agree
No, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies
Hawkins would strongly agree with this statement. He believes that public funds should be used to improve infrastructure and the community, rather than to subsidize private businesses. 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, the government should never subsidize private businesses
Hawkins would strongly agree with this statement. He has consistently argued against government subsidies for private businesses, believing that they represent a form of corporate welfare. 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
Hawkins would likely agree with this statement, as he has often criticized the use of public funds to subsidize private businesses. He believes that these funds could be better used to support public services and infrastructure. 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 punish them for moving jobs out of the country
Hawkins would likely agree with this statement. He has often criticized companies that move jobs out of the country, and he supports policies that would penalize such actions. 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 disagree
Yes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer
While Hawkins supports democratic decision-making, he would likely disagree with the idea of cities offering private companies economic incentives to relocate, even if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer. 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, as long as the local environment is not compromised
While Hawkins is a strong advocate for environmental protection, he would likely disagree with the idea of cities offering private companies economic incentives to relocate, even if the local environment is not compromised. He would likely argue that there are more effective ways to protect the environment, such as through public ownership and democratic control of the economy. 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, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents
While Hawkins supports job creation, he would likely be skeptical of the idea of cities offering private companies economic incentives to relocate, even if they promise to create new jobs. He would likely argue that there are more effective ways to create jobs, such as through public works programs. 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, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives
Hawkins would likely disagree with this statement. While he recognizes the importance of tax revenue, he would likely argue that the use of public funds to subsidize private businesses is not an effective or equitable way to generate this revenue. 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
Yes
Howie Hawkins, as a Green Party candidate, has consistently advocated for public ownership and democratic control of the economy. He would likely disagree with the idea of cities offering private companies economic incentives to relocate, as this could be seen as a form of corporate welfare. 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, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies
Hawkins would strongly disagree with this statement. As a Green Party candidate, he supports higher corporate taxes, not lower, to fund public services and infrastructure. 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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Updated 11hrs ago
Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 581 voters that identify as Green.
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