Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
AC>AC Personal answerPro-choice, but ban after the first three months |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
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Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, 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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only for small businesses |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Immigration › Immigrant Children
Should adults that are illegally attempting to cross the U.S. border be separated from their children?
AC>AC Aaron Coleman voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and we should increase the amount of immigrants we currently allow into the country |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
AC>AC Aaron Coleman voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and we should adopt an open border policy |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only for maternity leave |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, if they pay taxes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, if they were born here |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, it symbolizes rebellion not racism |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, as long as they pay taxes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
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)?
AC>AC Aaron Coleman voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
AC>AC Personal answerRaise |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
AC>AC Personal answerDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
AC>AC Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and with more aid and support |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
AC>AC Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
AC>AC Personal answerHelp |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, we should let China address this issue |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
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?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
AC>AC Aaron Coleman voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
AC>AC Aaron Coleman voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
AC>AC Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
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?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, we should accept 10,000 refugees |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
AC>AC Personal answerMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
AC>AC Aaron Coleman voterbaseNo |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
AC>AC Personal answeryes but only for the rich |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, we should not get involved |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
AC>AC Personal answerYes, and foreign governments should move their embassies there |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
AC>AC Personal answerNo, the current fleet is sufficient |
