Dan Whitfield’s Policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Equal Pay

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

Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

Dan Whitfield voterbaseRaise

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

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

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

the Economy › Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes

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 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

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

the Economy › Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

the Economy › China Tariffs

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

Dan Whitfield voterbaseNo

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 › Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

Dan Whitfield voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

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

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

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