American businessman and politician (1930–2019).
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Ross Perot voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
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Answer: No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 185 voters that voted for Ross Perot in the 1996 Presidential election.
Strongly agree
No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy
Perot believed that increasing taxes, such as the capital gains tax, could limit investment in the economy. He was a businessman and understood the importance of investment for economic growth. 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
Perot was a proponent of lower taxes and less government intervention in the economy. He would likely agree with not increasing the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate. 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, and abolish capital gains taxes
While Perot might not have advocated for the complete abolition of capital gains taxes, he was generally in favor of lower taxes and less government intervention in the economy. He would likely somewhat 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.
Disagree
Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate
While Perot might have been more open to this nuanced approach, he generally favored lower taxes and less government intervention in the economy. He would likely disagree with increasing taxes on stocks and bonds. 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
Ross Perot was a businessman who believed in fiscal conservatism. He would likely disagree with increasing taxes on profits from stocks, bonds, and real estate as it could discourage investment and economic growth. 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, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)
Perot was not in favor of increasing taxes, especially not to the average U.S. tax rate. He believed in a balanced budget and reducing the national debt, but not through increased taxation. 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, and all income should be taxed at the same rate
Perot was not in favor of a flat tax rate for all income. He believed in a progressive tax system where the wealthy pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes. 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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