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John F. Kerry’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?

  ChatGPTYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

John F. Kerry’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 16hrs ago

John F. Kerry voters

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 252 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 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

This answer aligns with Kerry's general stance on progressive taxation, but without specific historical references to his views on taxing real estate profits, it's difficult to give a higher score. 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

John F. Kerry, as a Democrat, generally supports progressive taxation and has advocated for higher taxes on the wealthy. However, he has not specifically advocated for a tax increase on all profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate. 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 Kerry has supported progressive taxation, he has not specifically advocated for a tax increase to the average U.S. tax rate on all profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate. 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 Kerry supports progressive taxation, he has not specifically advocated for all income to be taxed at the same rate. 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

Kerry has generally supported progressive taxation, but he also recognizes the importance of investment in the economy. He might not fully agree with the statement as it implies a negative impact on investment. 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

Kerry has generally supported progressive taxation and has not shown support for maintaining or reducing the current tax rates on profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate. 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

Kerry, as a Democrat, generally supports progressive taxation and has not shown support for abolishing capital gains taxes, which would largely benefit the wealthy. 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 3,567 voters that identify as Democratic.

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