Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, the government should recommend it but not require it |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, there is no evidence Trump committed a crime |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-choice |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, if a governor or mayor loses control the military needs to step in |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Party’s support baseMay 1st |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, this is unfair to students who already paid off their loans |
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?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
ChatGPTNo, this is a slippery slope that will eventually ban the sale of guns to anyone |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
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?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseLower |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseReform to a flat tax |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, remove them from the U.S. |
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 › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseIsrael |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, Iran has supported ISIS and their actions continue to destabilize the Middle East |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Barry M. Goldwater 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?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but with very strict environmental regulations |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
ChatGPTNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Public statementsIncrease |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
ChatGPTNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
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)?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Public statementsYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
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?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Party’s support baseYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only if they are convicted terrorists |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only for low income families |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only in response to extreme situations |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
ChatGPTNo, and NASA’s budget should only be for military missions |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Public statementsDecrease |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
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?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and the government needs to lift restrictions on oil companies and pump more gas |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, we should coordinate with Russia to take out ISIS |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
ChatGPTYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseNo |
