Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Policies on Social Issues

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbasePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

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Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

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Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

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Social › Marital Rape

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape

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Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations

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Social › Gun Buyback

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

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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?

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

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Social › Government Mandates

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

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Social › Gender Identity

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

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Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

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Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

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Social › Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

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Social › Confederate Flag

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

Party’s support baseYes

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Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

Party’s support baseYes

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Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

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Social › Euthanasia

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

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Social › Safe Spaces

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

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Social › Niqāb

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

Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

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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?

Public statementsNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Dwight D. Eisenhower