Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Elissa Slotkin voterbasePro-choice |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
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Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the government order schools to be closed in order to combat coronavirus?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
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?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Children
Should adults that are illegally attempting to cross the U.S. border be separated from their children?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, and we should increase the amount of immigrants we currently allow into the country |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
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?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, only if they have entered the country illegally |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
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?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Party’s support baseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
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)?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Elissa Slotkin 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?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseRaise |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseFewer |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
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?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseHelp |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
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?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Party influenceYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
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?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
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?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Party influenceYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Elissa Slotkin 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?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, all airstrikes should be conducted through UN coordination |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Party’s support baseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Elissa Slotkin voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
