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Adlai E. Stevenson

19th-century U.S. Vice President and Congressman from Illinois.

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, this would be too costly and ineffective

Social  ›  Marital Rape

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, 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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Children

Should adults that are illegally attempting to cross the U.S. border be separated from their children?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, 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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and make it a living wage

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrants

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, if they were born here

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  Party’s support baseRaise

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, if they pay taxes

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, as long as they pay taxes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and switch to a ranked voting system

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, this is a violation of free speech

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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Border Security

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, just enforce the current border policy

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Foreign Policy  ›  Syrian Refugees

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Party’s support baseFewer

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

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)?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, reduce military spending instead

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersHelp

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social  ›  Gay Wedding Cakes

Should bakeries be required to make wedding cakes for gay couples?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersIncrease

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

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

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersDecrease

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

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

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, but do not waste money removing existing references

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, but only for public projects and never for private projects

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

Social  ›  AntiFa

Should AntiFa be declared a domestic terrorist organization?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, but not for cosmetics

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, and increase it at a progressive rate

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Iranian Protesters

Should the government provide assistance to protesters in Iran?

  Party’s support baseNo, I support the protesters but do not want to start an international war

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

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

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Greenland

Should the United States acquire Greenland?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Adlai E. Stevenson votersNo, the current fleet is sufficient

Social  ›  Sports Betting

Should sports betting be legal?

  Party’s support baseYes, but let each state decide