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Joe Manchin’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Public statementsPro-life

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Party’s support baseYes


Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Education  ›  School Reopenings

Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, 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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Healthcare  ›  Masks on Public Transportation

Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Public statementsYes

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on lowering the cost of education

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees

Social  ›  Religious Service Ban

Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

  Joe Manchin 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

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, but provide lower interest rates for student loans

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, if they were born here

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Public statementsNo

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown

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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Public statementsYes

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, but increase our military presence along the southern border

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)?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family

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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

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 Manchin voterbaseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only for drug dealers, not users

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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  Party’s support baseBoth equally

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  Public statementsYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, but reform so that votes are distributed proportionally instead of the current winner take all system

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Party’s support baseIncrease

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Education  ›  School Vouchers

Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question

Science  ›  GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only temporarily until prices decline

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, only ban the use on government issues phones

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Party’s support baseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

  Party influenceNo, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Joe Manchin 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?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

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 Manchin voterbaseNo, 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, 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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week

the Economy  ›  Silicon Valley Bank Bailout

Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Greenland

Should the United States acquire Greenland?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds