Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-choice |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
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 |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, for most but not all drugs |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
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 |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseRaise |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
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?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Party’s support baseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
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)?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseIncrease |
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseFewer |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Gretchen Whitmer 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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
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?
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Gretchen Whitmer 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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
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 › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Party’s support baseYes, but only temporarily until prices decline |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, this will start a global arms race |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Party influenceNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
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 › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes |
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
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?
Gretchen Whitmer voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |