I side with Hillary Clinton on most Economic issues in the 2016 Presidential Election.

Somewhat Important to me

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

You and Hillary Clinton: Yes

Somewhat Important to me

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts? ^{stats discuss}

You: No, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Hillary Clinton’s similar answer: No

Somewhat Important to me

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

You and Hillary Clinton: No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Somewhat Important to me

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes? ^{stats discuss}

You and Hillary Clinton: No

Somewhat Important to me

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

You: Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Hillary Clinton’s similar answer: Help

Most Important to me

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job? ^{stats discuss}

You and Hillary Clinton: Yes

Somewhat Important to me

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? ^{stats discuss}

You and Hillary Clinton: No, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Donald Trump’s similar answer: No, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

Somewhat Important to me

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate? ^{stats discuss}

You: Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Hillary Clinton’s similar answer: Yes

Somewhat Important to me

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member? ^{stats discuss}

You: Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's similar answer: Yes

Somewhat Important to me

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

You: No

Donald Trump’s similar answer: No, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity

Somewhat Important to me

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress? ^{stats discuss}

You: No, in order to stabilize our financial system, it must remain independent of Congressional oversight

Hillary Clinton’s similar answer: No

Somewhat Important to me

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

You: Yes, as long as offshore income is reported

Gary Johnson’s similar answer: Yes

Least Important to me

Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?  ^{stats discuss}

You and Jill Stein: Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Somewhat Important to me

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers? ^{stats discuss}

You, Jill Stein and Hillary Clinton: Yes