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Dan Whitfield’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes


Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Dan Whitfield 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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Domestic Policy  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Public statementsNo, 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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

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?

  Dan Whitfield 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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Personal answerYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

  Personal answerYes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

  Personal answerYes, but only for partial tuition

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  Personal answerYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  Personal answerYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Personal answerYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  Personal answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Personal answerYes, if they pay taxes

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Personal answerNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseRaise

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Dan Whitfield 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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

  Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  Personal answerNo, this would be too costly and ineffective

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)?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

  Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Dan Whitfield 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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Dan Whitfield 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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

  Personal answerYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  Personal answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Personal answerYes, and switch to a ranked voting system

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseDecrease

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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseLess

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  Personal answerYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

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?

  Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Dan Whitfield 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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Personal answerNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Personal answerNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Personal answerYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Dan Whitfield 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.?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Dan Whitfield 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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?

  Dan Whitfield 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?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, for government workers but not for politicians

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced