Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbasePro-choice |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, Trump committed a crime when he threatened to withhold aid from Ukraine |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and we should also demilitarize local police departments |
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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and provide free internet access to low income families |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and we should increase the amount of immigrants we currently allow into the country |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Public statementsYes, and make it a living wage |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Public statementsYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Public statementsNo, 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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
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)?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseRaise |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseDecrease |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseFewer |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and cut ties with Saudi Arabia until they end their human rights violations |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Party influenceYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Party’s support baseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, until there is a vaccine |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, 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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, 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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, 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?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, we should not get involved |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, the U.S. does not need to expand its global footprint at this time |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |