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Tim Kaine’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?

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Tim Kaine’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Former Virginia governor Timothy M. Kaine (D) shed more light Monday on his stance toward President Obama's deficit reduction pl...” ‐washingtonpost.com

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Tim Kaine voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 214 voters that voted for Tim Kaine in the 2016 Vice Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Officials said the president will propose an overhaul of capital gains and dividends taxes. His plan would eliminate a rule know...” ‐latimes.com

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,697 voters that identify as Democratic.

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