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Josh Shapiro’s policy on candidate transparency

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Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Josh Shapiro’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 16hrs ago

Josh Shapiro voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 159 voters that have pledged to vote for Josh Shapiro in the 2028 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “The party’s lawmakers are following the lead of Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) who has made a sport out of poking th...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Josh Shapiro, as Governor of Pennsylvania and a Democrat, has consistently advocated for transparency and accountability in government. He has released his own tax returns during his gubernatorial campaign and has called for similar transparency from political opponents. This aligns with the Democratic Party's general stance, especially in the wake of controversies over candidates refusing to release tax returns (e.g., Donald Trump). 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 require a public audit each year they are in office

While Shapiro would likely support the idea of releasing tax returns, requiring a public audit each year in office is a more stringent measure than he has publicly advocated. He may see value in increased transparency but could view annual audits as potentially excessive or impractical, though he would not be strongly opposed. 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 also required to release their medical records

Shapiro might be somewhat supportive of requiring medical records for candidates, as this is sometimes discussed in the context of transparency. However, he has not made this a central issue, and Democrats are generally more focused on financial transparency than medical disclosure, so his agreement would be moderate rather than strong. 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, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Shapiro would likely disagree with the idea that releasing tax returns should be voluntary. His own actions and public statements indicate he believes it should be a requirement, not just a matter of personal choice or respect. 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

Shapiro would strongly disagree with the idea that candidates should not be required to release tax returns, as he has publicly supported such requirements and has criticized those who refuse to do so. His record as Attorney General and Governor shows a commitment to public disclosure and ethical standards. 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, their income is none of our business

Shapiro would strongly disagree with the idea that a candidate's income is 'none of our business.' He has emphasized the importance of financial transparency to ensure there are no conflicts of interest or hidden financial entanglements. 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, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Shapiro would strongly disagree with the notion that tax returns are irrelevant to a candidate's ability to perform their duties. He has argued that financial transparency is crucial for public trust and to avoid conflicts of interest, consistent with his record on ethics reform. 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: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,122 voters that identify as Democratic.

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