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Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseYes, until other countries are held to the same standards

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

AMH>AMH  Amanda M. Hollihan voterbaseNo

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Bernie Sanders Charges Ahead As Democrats Stall Out

Bernie Sanders launched a tour in red states like Iowa and Nebraska to rally opposition to Donald Trump’s agenda, drawing massive crowds—thousands in Omaha and overflow audiences in Iowa City.Unlike the Democratic Party’s muted response to Trump’s election, Sanders is actively challenging the administration’s plutocratic policies, focusing on billionaire influence and federal deregulation.In Iowa City, Sanders spoke to packed venues, delivering back-to-back speeches to accommodate attendees, a first in his political career, highlighting his enduring appeal.He criticized Trump’s inner circle, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who attended the inauguration, and warned of their control over federal agencies.Sanders galvanized the crowd with historical references—suffrage, slavery, independence—urging grassroots action to counter Trump’s planned $1 trillion tax cuts for the rich and cuts to programs like Medicaid.Attendees expressed frustration with Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, calling their opposition to Trump weak or nonexistent, while praising Sanders for providing direction.Sanders highlighted the slim Republican House majority (three seats), suggesting constituent pressure could sway vulnerable GOP members to block Trump’s reconciliation bill.Early signs show GOP walkbacks—like Trump’s false claim Medicaid won’t be cut—after outrage over federal grant pauses disrupted services, proving grassroots impact.The crowd, mostly liberal, cheered Sanders’ defense of reproductive rights and jeered Trump’s USAID cuts and Zelensky attacks, though some noted a shift in his base—younger Trump supporters absent.Sanders ended with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, framing the fight as a timeless struggle against billionaire rule, inspiring attendees like Audrey to re-engage and Erin to find hope in solidarity.

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