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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies


Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Personal answerYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Personal answerPro-choice

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs

Education  ›  School Reopenings

Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?

  Party’s support baseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning

Healthcare  ›  Masks on Public Transportation

Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

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?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Personal answerYes

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Marital Rape

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

  Joe Exotic 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?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Religious Service Ban

Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

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?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

  Personal answerYes

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Personal answerYes

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Financial Transactions

Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Personal answerNo

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Joe Exotic 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?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Personal answerYes

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Personal answerNo

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Personal answerYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Personal answerNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Joe Exotic 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Personal answerYes

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Personal answerNo

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Personal answerYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

  Personal answerNo

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Personal answerNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseBoth equally

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  Personal answerNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

  Personal answerNo

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

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?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

  Personal answerNo

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Personal answerNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, if they were born here

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Joe Exotic 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 answerNo

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseHelp

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

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)?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Personal answerNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Debt Relief

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Personal answerNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

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?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Party influenceYes

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Personal answerNo

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Joe Exotic 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 answerYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Mega Mergers

Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Personal answerYes

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  Personal answerNo

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Personal answerYes

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but funding should come from states instead of the federal government

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

  Personal answerYes

Science  ›  GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Personal answerYes

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  School Vouchers

Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Social Security

Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

the Economy  ›  Unrealized Gains Tax

Should the government tax unrealized gains?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Personal answerNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

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?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Tips

Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Personal answerNo

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Personal answerNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Personal answerIncrease

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

  Personal answerNo

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

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?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Personal answerYes

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, this will start a global arms race

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but only temporarily until prices decline

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Personal answerNo

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?

  Party influenceNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

  Personal answerYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

  Personal answerNo

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Presidential influence on interest rates

Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Personal answerNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, not until we decrease our national debt

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

  Party’s support baseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

the Economy  ›  Silicon Valley Bank Bailout

Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

  Personal answerYes

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo, and underprivileged citizens deserve the same financial opportunities and services that traditional banks offer the wealthy

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Personal answerNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  Joe Exotic voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Party’s support baseNo