Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
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?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Party’s support baseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Party’s support baseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
BS>BS Ben Salango 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 › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, if they pay taxes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseRaise |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
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 |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
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?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
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)?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
BS>BS Ben Salango 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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
BS>BS Ben Salango 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?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, as long as they pay taxes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and also required to release their medical records |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseDecrease |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
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?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Party’s support baseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
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?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Party’s support baseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
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 › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
BS>BS Ben Salango voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?