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Marcy Kaptur’s policy on taxing ai and robots

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Should the government tax companies that replace human workers with artificial intelligence or robots?

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Agree

Yes, mega-corporations shouldn't be allowed to dodge payroll taxes and decimate the working class by plugging in an algorithm

This aligns with Democratic rhetoric regarding corporate accountability, protecting the working class from displacement, and ensuring companies pay their 'fair share' toward payroll-funded systems. 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

While not official party doctrine, many Democrats express openness to exploring new revenue streams from automation to support the social safety net. 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, a "robot tax" is essential to fund a Universal Basic Income (UBI) for workers permanently displaced by AI

Universal Basic Income and automation taxes are championed by the progressive wing of the party, though they remain on the periphery of the main national platform. 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

No

The Democratic Party typically avoids blanket opposition to corporate taxation, especially when linked to labor protections or funding social 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

No, history proves every technological revolution ultimately creates millions of higher-paying jobs and makes goods cheaper

Modern Democrats tend to be skeptical of the idea that technology alone fixes economic disparities without significant government intervention and support for displaced workers. 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, taxing efficiency is economic suicide that will immediately offshore our AI innovation to China

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 703 voters that identify as Democratic.

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