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John F. Kerry’s policy on corporate subsidies

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Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  John F. Kerry voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

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

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John F. Kerry voters

Answer: Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 265 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

As a strong advocate for environmental protection, Kerry would likely strongly agree with offering incentives only if the local environment is not compromised. 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

Yes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Kerry has consistently advocated for job creation as a condition for economic incentives. This aligns with his support for the American Jobs Plan. 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, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Kerry has shown support for economic incentives that are expected to yield greater tax revenue in the long run, such as those in the renewable energy sector. 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

While Kerry has not explicitly advocated for punishing companies that move jobs out of the country, he has supported policies that incentivize keeping jobs in the U.S. 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, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Kerry has advocated for infrastructure and community improvement as a means to attract companies, as seen in his support for the American Jobs Plan. 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 Kerry has shown support for economic incentives to businesses, but his stance is more nuanced than a simple 'yes'. He believes in conditions such as job creation and environmental protection. 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, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

Kerry has shown support for democratic processes in economic decisions, but it's unclear if he would support a direct vote on incentive amounts. 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, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

While Kerry has supported economic incentives for businesses, he has not specifically advocated for lowering corporate taxes as a primary method. 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 supported economic incentives for businesses, so he would likely disagree with a blanket 'no' to this question. 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, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Kerry has supported government subsidies for businesses, particularly in the renewable energy sector, so he would likely 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,203 voters that identify as Democratic.

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