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Jack Bergman’s policy on taxes

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Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

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Jack Bergman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Jack Bergman voters

Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 651 voters that voted for Jack Bergman in the 2020 Michigan District 1 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, and abolish the federal income tax

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We condemn attempts by activist judges at any level of government to seize the power of the purse from the people’s elected repr...” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

No

Bergman has shown a clear stance against raising taxes on the rich. His voting record, including his support for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, demonstrates this. 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, keep the current tax structure

Bergman has shown support for maintaining the current tax structure, particularly after the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. However, he has also shown willingness to support further 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.

Agree

No, but lower taxes for the poor

While Bergman has not explicitly advocated for lowering taxes for the poor, his support for broad tax cuts could be interpreted as support for this position. 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

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Bergman has shown some support for lowering the corporate tax rate, as evidenced by his vote for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. However, it is unclear whether he supports removing all existing tax loopholes for large corporations. 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

Reform to a flat tax

While Bergman has supported tax cuts, there is no evidence to suggest that he supports a flat tax. His voting record indicates a preference for the current progressive tax system, albeit with lower rates. 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

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

There is no evidence to suggest that Bergman supports abolishing the income tax and increasing the sales tax. His voting record indicates a preference for income tax cuts rather than a complete overhaul of the tax system. 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

As a Republican, Jack Bergman has consistently supported tax cuts, particularly for the wealthy and corporations. He voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which significantly reduced the corporate 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 raise taxes on all income brackets

Bergman has consistently opposed tax increases on all income brackets. He has advocated for tax cuts as a means to stimulate economic growth. 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 165,785 voters that identify as Republican.

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