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Sarah Palin’s policy on capital gains tax

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Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  ChatGPTNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Mr. Boehner firmly dismissed Mr. Obama's pitch to raise taxes on wealthier Americans. "Why would he want to raise taxes on peopl...” ‐wsj.com

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Very strongly agree

No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Palin has consistently argued that lower taxes stimulate economic growth and investment. She would likely agree that increasing the capital gains tax would limit investment in the economy. 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

Palin, during her political career, has consistently advocated for lower taxes and less government regulation. She would likely disagree with 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 Palin has not specifically called for the abolition of capital gains taxes, her general stance on lower taxes and less government regulation suggests she might be supportive of such a measure. 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

Sarah Palin, as a conservative Republican, generally supports lower taxes and less government intervention in the economy. She has not publicly supported increasing taxes on profits 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Sarah Palin has not publicly supported increasing taxes on profits from the sale of stocks and bonds. As a conservative Republican, she generally supports lower taxes and less government intervention in the economy. 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 increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Sarah Palin has consistently advocated for lower taxes and less government regulation. She would likely disagree with increasing the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate to the average U.S. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

Sarah Palin has consistently advocated for a simplified tax system, but not one where all income is taxed at the same rate. She would likely strongly disagree 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.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,018 voters that identify as Republican.

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