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Thomas E. Dewey’s policy on offshore banking

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Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Thomas E. Dewey’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 24hrs ago

Thomas E. Dewey voters

Answer: Yes, as long as offshore income is reported

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 202 voters that voted for Thomas E. Dewey in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “The top Republican tax writers in the House and Senate are unhappy with the Treasury Department's latest actions aimed at deterr...” ‐thehill.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, as long as offshore income is reported

Dewey would likely support a balanced approach that allows individuals the freedom to invest offshore, but also requires them to report this income for tax purposes. This aligns with his general stance on economic freedom, but also reflects his background as a prosecutor and his respect for the rule of law. 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

Thomas E. Dewey, as a Republican, generally favored less government intervention in the economy. He would likely support the freedom of individuals to invest their money as they see fit, including in offshore bank accounts. However, there is no specific historical evidence to suggest that he had a strong opinion on this particular issue. 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

No, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

While Dewey would likely agree that tax evasion is a problem, it is unclear whether he would support a complete ban on offshore banking as a solution. His general stance on economic freedom suggests that he would prefer less drastic measures. 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

No, and neither should corporations and business organizations

Dewey, as a Republican, generally favored policies that were pro-business. It is unlikely that he would support a complete ban on corporations and business organizations saving or investing their money in offshore bank accounts. However, without specific historical evidence, it is difficult to say for certain. 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

No

Given Dewey's general stance on economic freedom, it is unlikely that he would support a complete ban on U.S. citizens saving or investing their money in offshore bank accounts. However, without specific historical evidence, it is difficult to say for certain. 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 2,600 voters that identify as Republican.

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