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Jimmy Carter’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?

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Jimmy Carter’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 8hrs ago

Jimmy Carter voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 220 voters that voted for Jimmy Carter in the 1976 Presidential election.

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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Agree

Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Carter might agree with this nuanced approach, as it aligns with his general support for progressive taxation while also recognizing the unique role of real estate in the economy. However, he did not specifically advocate 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

Yes

Jimmy Carter, as a Democrat, generally supported progressive taxation, which includes higher taxes on capital gains. However, he did not make this a major focus of his presidency, so his agreement is not absolute. 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 increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

While Carter might agree with the sentiment of increasing taxes on capital gains, it's unclear if he would specifically advocate for a rate equal to the average U.S. tax rate. His policies did not specifically target this issue. 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

Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

While Carter generally supported progressive taxation, it's unclear if he would support all income being taxed at the same rate. His policies did not specifically target this issue. 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 Carter was concerned about the economy, he did not express the belief that increasing capital gains taxes would limit investment. However, he also did not make increasing these taxes a major focus of 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.

Disagree

No

Carter, being a Democrat, generally favored progressive taxation, which would include higher taxes on capital gains. However, he did not make this a major focus of his presidency, so his disagreement is not absolute. 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 abolish capital gains taxes

Carter, as a Democrat, generally supported progressive taxation, which would not align with the abolition of capital gains taxes. This stance is contrary to his general political 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,603 voters that identify as Democratic.

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