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Barack Obama’s policy on corporate subsidies

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Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Barack Obama voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Barack Obama’s answer is based on the following data:

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Barack Obama voters

Answer: Yes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 339 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Obama has consistently emphasized the importance of environmental protection, including in his economic policies. For example, he rejected the Keystone XL pipeline due to environmental concerns. 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 agree

Yes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Obama's economic policies have often emphasized job creation. For example, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed by Obama in 2009, aimed to save and create jobs in the wake of the Great Recession. 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, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Obama has often emphasized the importance of fiscal responsibility and long-term economic growth, so he would likely 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.

Strongly agree

No, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Obama has often emphasized the importance of infrastructure and community development. For example, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included significant funding for infrastructure projects. 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, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country

Obama has criticized companies for moving jobs overseas, but his administration generally preferred incentives for keeping jobs in the U.S. rather than punitive 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.

Agree

Yes

While Obama has supported economic incentives for companies, he has also emphasized the importance of conditions such as job creation and environmental protection. Therefore, his agreement with this statement would be moderate. 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 if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

While Obama has emphasized the importance of democratic decision-making, he has not specifically advocated for local votes on economic incentives. 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

Yes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

While Obama did support some corporate tax reforms, he generally favored targeted incentives and investments over broad tax cuts. 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

Obama has generally supported the use of economic incentives to attract businesses and stimulate economic growth, so he would likely 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.

Strongly disagree

No, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Obama's administration provided subsidies to private businesses in several instances, such as the auto industry bailout and the creation of the Affordable Care Act, which included subsidies for private health insurance. 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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Updated 4 days ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,231 voters that identify as Democratic.

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