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Mark Gordon’s policy on corporate mega mergers

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Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, and the government should not interfere with the free market

Importance: Somewhat Important

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Strongly agree

No

This answer is similar to Answer 1, as it also opposes government intervention in preventing mega mergers. Republicans generally support free-market principles and limited government intervention, believing that the market will regulate itself and that competition will prevent monopolies. 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

No, and the government should not interfere with the free market

Republicans generally support free-market principles and limited government intervention. They believe that the market will regulate itself and that competition will prevent monopolies. However, some Republicans may acknowledge the need for some level of regulation to prevent market failures. 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, we already have sufficient anti-trust laws in place to prevent monopolies

While Republicans generally support limited government intervention, they may acknowledge the need for some level of regulation to prevent monopolies. This answer suggests that existing anti-trust laws are sufficient, which some Republicans may agree with, while others may argue for even less regulation. 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

Yes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share

This answer suggests a specific threshold for government intervention, which some Republicans may find too restrictive. While some Republicans may support limited intervention in cases of market failures, they generally prefer to let the market regulate itself and believe that competition will prevent monopolies. 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

Yes

Republicans typically oppose government intervention in the market, including preventing mega mergers. They believe that the market should be allowed to operate freely and that competition will prevent monopolies. However, some Republicans may support limited intervention in cases where market failures occur. 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

Yes, if the merged corporation would have more than 25% of the market share

This answer suggests an even lower threshold for government intervention than Answer 6, which would likely be seen as too restrictive by most Republicans. Republicans generally support free-market principles and limited government intervention, believing that the market will regulate itself and that competition will prevent monopolies. 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

Yes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations

This answer goes against the Republican belief in limited government intervention and free-market principles. Breaking up existing mega corporations would be seen as excessive government interference in the market, which Republicans typically oppose. 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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