Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbasePro-choice |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and provide free internet access to low income families |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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 |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and implement a secure online voting process |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, if they pay taxes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseRaise |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
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 › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
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)?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Party’s support baseFewer |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, and cut ties with Saudi Arabia until they end their human rights violations |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseDecrease |
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?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Party’s support baseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Party influenceYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, until there is a vaccine |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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 |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, all airstrikes should be conducted through UN coordination |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
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 › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes 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?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseYes |
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?
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?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
JH>JH Jessica Holmes voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
