Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and Trump should resign from office |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
George McGovern voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, prohibits the military from conducting law-enforcement |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, 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?
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
George McGovern voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
George McGovern 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?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern 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?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and extend the requirement to private companies as well |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
ChatGPTNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
George McGovern voterbasePalestine |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
George McGovern voterbaseHelp |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
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)?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and increase the amount |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
George McGovern voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
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?
George McGovern 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)?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
George McGovern voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
George McGovern 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?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
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 |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
ChatGPTNo, and education should not be privatized |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, 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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
George McGovern voterbaseDecrease |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
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?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
ChatGPTNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, we should not get involved |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, legalize all drugs instead |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, for government workers but not for politicians |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
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?
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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
George McGovern 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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
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)?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
George McGovern voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
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?
George McGovern voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
George McGovern voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
George McGovern voterbaseNo |
