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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Science  ›  GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Craig O’Dear voterbaseYes

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Bernie Sanders Charges Ahead As Democrats Stall Out

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

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