Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Public statementsNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Personal answerYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseRaise |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Personal answerNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Social › First Amendment
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Personal answerYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Personal answerYes, if they pay taxes |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Personal answerYes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseIncrease |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Personal answerYes, but only for partial tuition |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Personal answerYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Personal answerYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Personal answerNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Personal answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Personal answerYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Personal answerYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseLess |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Personal answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Personal answerYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Personal answerNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, all airstrikes should be conducted through UN coordination |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
