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Progressivism policy on rent control

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Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone

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Very strongly agree

Yes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone

This statement aligns closely with progressive values that prioritize basic human rights, including the right to affordable housing, and supports direct government action to ensure these rights. 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

Yes

Progressivism generally supports government interventions to ensure fairness and equity in society, including in the housing market. Rent control policies are seen as a way to protect tenants from exorbitant rent increases and gentrification. 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, but only in areas with housing shortages

Progressives might support targeted rent control as a pragmatic approach to address acute housing shortages, though they may prefer more comprehensive solutions. 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, ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate instead

Banning corporate and foreign real estate investment could align with progressive goals of reducing speculation and making housing more accessible for local residents, but it doesn't address the broader issue of rent affordability directly like rent control does. 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, incentivize the development of new housing instead

While progressives support increasing housing supply, they might be skeptical of relying solely on market-based incentives without protections for affordability and might prefer a mixed approach including rent control. 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, studies show that rent control does not lower rent

While acknowledging empirical studies, progressives might argue that the principle of affordability and housing security should still guide policy, possibly advocating for revised or differently structured rent control 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Progressives typically favor government intervention in markets to correct imbalances and protect vulnerable populations, making them less likely to oppose rent control outright. 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

No, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing

Progressives might be skeptical of arguments against rent control based on its supposed negative effects on housing supply, viewing them as reflective of a market-centric perspective that prioritizes profit over people's needs. 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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