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

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Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes


Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Dana Nessel voterbasePro-choice

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

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

Healthcare  ›  Masks on Public Transportation

Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, unless they show proof of full vaccination

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

  Dana Nessel 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?

  Dana Nessel 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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Marital Rape

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Social  ›  Religious Service Ban

Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

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

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Border Security

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseRaise

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  Party’s support basePalestine

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

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

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseHelp

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

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)?

  Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Debt Relief

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

Education  ›  School Vouchers

Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Social Security

Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

the Economy  ›  Unrealized Gains Tax

Should the government tax unrealized gains?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  Party’s support baseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Tips

Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Party influenceYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Party’s support baseNo, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseDecrease

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  Party’s support baseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

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

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

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  Party’s support baseYes

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  ›  India Arms

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Party influenceNo

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Party influenceYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Presidential influence on interest rates

Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

  Party’s support baseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

  Dana Nessel voterbaseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

the Economy  ›  Silicon Valley Bank Bailout

Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Dana Nessel voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Party’s support baseNo