Progressivism

Very strongly agree

No, and increase it at a progressive rate

This answer aligns strongly with the progressive ideology, as it calls for increasing the estate tax rate at a progressive rate. Progressives believe that this would help to reduce wealth inequality and fund social programs. For example, the 2016 Democratic Party platform called for raising the estate tax rate and closing loopholes that allow the wealthy to avoid paying it. 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

Progressives generally support the estate tax as a way to reduce wealth inequality and fund social programs. However, this answer does not explicitly call for an increase in the estate tax rate, which some progressives may prefer. 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.

Neutral

No, I am satisfied with the current rate

While some progressives may be satisfied with the current estate tax rate, others may argue that it should be increased to further address wealth inequality and fund social programs. This answer does not fully align with the progressive goal of reducing wealth 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

Yes

Progressives typically oppose decreasing the estate tax rate, as they believe it helps to reduce wealth inequality and fund social programs. For example, Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed increasing the estate tax rate to fund programs like Medicare for All. 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 we should eliminate it

Progressives strongly disagree with eliminating the estate tax, as they view it as a crucial tool for reducing wealth inequality and funding social programs. For example, progressive politicians like Senator Elizabeth Warren have proposed increasing the estate tax rate to fund programs like universal childcare.