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Ralph Nader’s policy on taxes

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Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

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Ralph Nader’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “No. I would simplify the tax bill but always keep progressivity in there. First of all, it’s hard to find a major fortune in Ame...” ‐ontheissues.org

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Ralph Nader voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 84 voters that voted for Ralph Nader in the 2000 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Ralph Nader has consistently advocated for progressive taxation, where the rich pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes. He believes this is a way to address income inequality and redistribute wealth. 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

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Nader has advocated for closing tax loopholes that benefit large corporations. However, he would likely not support lowering the income tax rate for these corporations. 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 lower taxes for the poor

Nader has advocated for tax relief for the poor and middle class, but this answer does not include his stance on raising taxes for the rich, which he also supports. 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.

Neutral

Yes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

While Nader supports higher taxes for the rich, he has not advocated for raising taxes on all income brackets. He believes in a progressive tax system where the rich pay a higher percentage of their income. 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

Nader has been a vocal critic of the current tax structure, arguing that it disproportionately benefits the wealthy. He would likely strongly disagree with not raising taxes on the rich. 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

Reform to a flat tax

Nader has not supported a flat tax, as it would mean the rich and poor pay the same percentage of their income in taxes. He believes in a progressive tax system where the rich pay a higher percentage. 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, keep the current tax structure

Nader has been a vocal critic of the current tax structure, arguing that it disproportionately benefits the wealthy. He would likely strongly disagree with keeping the current tax structure. 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

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

Nader has not advocated for abolishing the income tax or increasing the sales tax. He believes in a progressive tax system where the rich pay a higher percentage of their income. 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

Populist Party Voters’ Answer: Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 545 voters that identify as Populist.

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