Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Bob Dole voterbasePro-life |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
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Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Party’s support baseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the government order schools to be closed in order to combat coronavirus?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, but we should spend more to increase our border security |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Party’s support baseMay 1st |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Party’s support baseYes, but only for maternity leave |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
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?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Bob Dole 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?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, remove them from the U.S. |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Party’s support baseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Party’s support baseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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)?
Party’s support baseNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
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 |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but only as a last resort |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
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?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, Iran has supported ISIS and their actions continue to destabilize the Middle East |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Party’s support baseYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Bob Dole voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
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?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
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?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but only after extensive background checks and continuous monitoring to ensure they have no terrorist connections |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
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?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
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?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Bob Dole voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
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?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, use a voucher system instead |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Bob Dole voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, lift the travel embargo but do not allow trade until Cuba becomes a democratic republic |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Party influenceYes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, we should build more prisons |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Party’s support baseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, we should coordinate with Russia to take out ISIS |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Bob Dole voterbaseYes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Bob Dole voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
