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Robert Kennedy Jr.’s policy on taxes

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

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “16 trillion dollars we shifted four trillion dollars from the middle class in this country to the super rich we created 500 new...” ‐youtube.com

80% Voter Support: 4 support and 1 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

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Robert Kennedy Jr. voters

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

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,627 voters that have pledged to vote for Robert Kennedy Jr. in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

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

Kennedy has repeatedly called for closing corporate tax loopholes and ensuring large corporations pay their fair share. He has also suggested that the tax burden on working Americans is too high, so lowering rates while removing loopholes aligns with his rhetoric. 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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed support for closing tax loopholes and ensuring that the wealthy pay their fair share, indicating a general openness to raising taxes on the rich. However, he has not explicitly called for significant increases in top marginal rates, so the agreement is moderate rather than strong. 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

Kennedy has expressed support for policies that help the poor and working class, and has criticized tax breaks for the wealthy. While he hasn't specifically called for lowering taxes for the poor, he would likely be sympathetic to this approach. 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, keep the current tax structure

While Kennedy has not laid out a detailed tax plan, his criticism of the current system and calls for reform suggest he would not support keeping the current tax structure unchanged. 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

Kennedy has criticized the current tax system for favoring the wealthy and large corporations, suggesting he would not support maintaining or lowering taxes on the rich. His rhetoric has focused on economic fairness and reducing inequality. 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

Reform to a flat tax

Kennedy has not supported a flat tax, which is generally seen as regressive and would likely increase inequality, contrary to his stated goals of economic fairness. 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, and raise taxes on all income brackets

Kennedy has not advocated for raising taxes across all income brackets. His focus has been on the wealthy and corporations, not on increasing the tax burden for middle- or lower-income Americans. 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

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

Kennedy has not advocated for abolishing the income tax or moving to a national sales tax, which is a radical libertarian position far from his stated policy preferences.

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