Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should recommend it but not require it |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Jacob Hornberger 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?
Jacob Hornberger 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?
Personal answerNo, the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, prohibits the military from conducting law-enforcement |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Personal answerNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should recommend but not mandate it |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Party’s support baseMay 1st |
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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on lowering the cost of education |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Jacob Hornberger 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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Party influenceAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Jacob Hornberger 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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Personal answerNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, 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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, and implement a secure online voting process |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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?
Personal answerNo, and abolish the NSA |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Personal answerNo, and abolish Medicaid |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Personal answerNo, and we should implement an open border policy |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Personal answerNo, and the government should never subsidize healthcare |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, not until we have depleted all other oil reserves |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseLower |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Jacob Hornberger 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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Personal answerNo, 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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Personal answerNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Jacob Hornberger 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?
Personal answerNo, and we should adopt an open border policy |
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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, we should not get involved in this conflict |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
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)?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Jacob Hornberger 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?
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, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseBoth equally |
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?
Personal answerNo, but legalize drugs |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Party influenceHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Personal answerNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but not in heavily populated areas |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, but reform so that votes are distributed proportionally instead of the current winner take all system |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Jacob Hornberger 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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Personal answerNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
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?
Personal answerNo, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missile |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Personal answerYes, but I would rather privatize all education |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Personal answerNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, and our entire education system should be privatized |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Personal answerNo, and abolish NATO |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Personal answerYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Personal answerNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but let each college and athlete decide |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Personal answerNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Personal answerNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Personal answerNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Personal answerNo, we already have agencies that address these issues |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, and permanently end it |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Personal answerNo, this will start a global arms race |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Personal answerYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, we should not get involved |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, private transactions should be kept private |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
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?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Personal answerNo, and the U.S. should close its military base there |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Jacob Hornberger voterbaseNo |
