Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Public statementsYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, but immediately after frontline workers, elderly, and those at higher risk than me receive it |
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?
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Public statementsYes, the President should have the power to send troops anywhere in the U.S. |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, and because COVID required different procedures, this led to many unfounded conspiracy theories |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Public statementsYes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Voting recordYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, they should transition to online or televised services instead |
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
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?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Public statementsNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Voting recordYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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 › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Voting recordNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Public statementsNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Public statementsYes, for low and middle-income families. |
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?
Public statementsYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Public statementsYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Joe Biden voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Public statementsNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Social › DEI vs Merit Based Hiring
Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Public statementsYes, but only for medical use |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Public statementsYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Public statementsNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
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?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Public statementsNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Public statementsYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Public statementsYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Public statementsYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Public statementsNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
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?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Public statementsNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Public statementsYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
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?
Voting recordNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Public statementsYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Joe Biden voterbasePalestine |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Voting recordYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Public statementsYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Public statementsNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
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?
Voting recordNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
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?
Public statementsYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Public statementsNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Voting recordYes, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Public statementsFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Immigration › Border Emergency Declaration
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Public statementsNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Voting recordNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Public statementsYes, boycotts against Israel harm one of our most important allies in the Middle East |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Public statementsYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Voting recordYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Public statementsYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
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?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Public statementsYes, and increase the amount |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Public statementsYes, we must use whatever means necessary to prevent another terrorist attack |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
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?
Voting recordYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Public statementsIncrease |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
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)?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Public statementsNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
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?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
Immigration › Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Public statementsNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Public statementsNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
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?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Public statementsNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Voting recordYes, and provide more free public transportation |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Voting recordYes, this will prevent Iran from gaining too much power in the Middle East |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Public statementsYes, send a few hundred ground troops |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Public statementsYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Public statementsYes, but increase oversight |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada
Should Canada become part of the United States?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Public statementsNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Public statementsYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Voting recordNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Public statementsYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Public statementsYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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?
Public statementsNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Public statementsYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Public statementsYes, but only with full cooperation from the United Nations |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
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?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Voting recordYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Voting recordNo, we already have agencies that address these issues |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Public statementsNo, the U.S. does not need to expand its global footprint at this time |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Public statementsYes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Public statementsYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Public statementsYes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Public statementsNo, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions |
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Public statementsNo, in order to stabilize our financial system, it must remain independent of Congressional oversight |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Public statementsNo, all airstrikes should be conducted through UN coordination |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Public statementsNo, 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?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Joe Biden voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
the Environment › EV Incentives and Funding
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Voting recordNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
Foreign Policy › Gulf of America
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
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?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Public statementsYes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores |
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Public statementsNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Joe Biden voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Environment › LNG Export Licenses
Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
