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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo, and we should reduce current spending

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Edward "Ed" C. Schroder voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

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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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