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Mitt Romney’s policy on corporate subsidies

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

  Mitt Romney voterbaseYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

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

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Mitt Romney voters

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

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 241 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Romney would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with his belief in fiscal responsibility and the idea that incentives should lead to greater tax revenue. 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

Romney would likely strongly agree with this statement as it aligns with his pro-business stance and his belief in job creation for local residents. 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, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

Romney has consistently advocated for lower corporate taxes, so he would likely strongly agree 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

Mitt Romney, as a Republican, generally supports free-market capitalism and the ability for cities to incentivize businesses to relocate. However, he may not fully agree without conditions or regulations. 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, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Romney would likely agree with the importance of not compromising the local environment, but he may not see it as a primary condition for offering incentives. 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

Romney would likely agree with the idea of improving infrastructure and community to attract companies, but he may not fully agree with the exclusion of offering incentives. 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 Romney has expressed concern about jobs moving overseas, he may not fully agree with punitive measures as the primary solution. 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 only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

While Romney supports democratic processes, he may not fully agree with the idea of citizens voting on the amount of incentives to offer, as it could complicate business negotiations. 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

Romney's pro-business stance would likely disagree with the idea of not allowing cities to offer incentives to private companies. 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, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Romney, as a pro-business Republican, would likely strongly disagree with the idea that the government should never subsidize private businesses. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,893 voters that identify as Republican.

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