Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
ChatGPTPro-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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Bob Ferguson 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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
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?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
ChatGPTYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
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 › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
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?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
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?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
ChatGPTNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
ChatGPTNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
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 |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
ChatGPTYes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
ChatGPTYes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
ChatGPTYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
ChatGPTNo, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
ChatGPTYes, if they were born here |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
ChatGPTYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Bob Ferguson 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?
ChatGPTNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
ChatGPTYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
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?
ChatGPTNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
ChatGPTNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
ChatGPTNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
ChatGPTNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
ChatGPTYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
ChatGPTYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
ChatGPTYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
ChatGPTNo, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
ChatGPTYes, 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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, provide safe spaces but students do not need trigger warnings |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
ChatGPTYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
ChatGPTYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
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?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Bob Ferguson 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)?
ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
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?
ChatGPTYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
ChatGPTYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
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?
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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
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 Ferguson voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
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?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
ChatGPTYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Party influenceYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, and cut ties with Saudi Arabia until they end their human rights violations |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Bob Ferguson 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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
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 Ferguson voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
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?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Bob Ferguson 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?
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 |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Bob Ferguson 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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Bob Ferguson 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 Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, we can not declare war on ISIS because it is not a country |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Bob Ferguson 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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, all airstrikes should be conducted through UN coordination |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Bob Ferguson 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?
Bob Ferguson 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?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, and it has no intrinsic value |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
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?
Party’s support baseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Bob Ferguson voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |