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Mitt Romney’s policy on estate tax

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Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Public statementsYes, and we should eliminate it

Mitt Romney’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, and we should eliminate it

Reference: “Romney wants to repeal the estate tax.” ‐forbes.com

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Updated 8hrs ago

Mitt Romney voters

Answer: Yes, and we should eliminate it

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 247 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, and we should eliminate it

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Republicans frequently call the estate tax the "death tax" and have long pushed to do away with it. The House Republicans' tax r...” ‐thehill.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and we should eliminate it

During his 2012 presidential campaign, Romney proposed to completely eliminate the estate tax. This indicates a strong agreement with the idea of not just decreasing, but eliminating the estate tax. 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

Romney has consistently advocated for lower taxes, including the estate tax. During his 2012 presidential campaign, he proposed to eliminate the estate tax, which implies a strong agreement with decreasing the current 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Mitt Romney, as a Republican, has generally favored tax cuts and reductions. He has specifically advocated for the elimination of the estate tax, which would not align with the idea of not decreasing the current estate tax 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.

Strongly disagree

No, I am satisfied with the current rate

Romney's stance on taxes, particularly the estate tax, has been clear in his advocacy for its reduction or elimination. Therefore, he would likely disagree with the statement that he is satisfied with the current 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and increase it at a progressive rate

Romney's political stance and proposals have consistently favored tax reductions, particularly for wealthier individuals and businesses. The idea of increasing the estate tax at a progressive rate would be in direct opposition to his views and policies. 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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Updated 23hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,880 voters that identify as Republican.

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