Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
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?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
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?
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?
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
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?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
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?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
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?
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?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
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?
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?
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
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?
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?
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?
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?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
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?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
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?
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?
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
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?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
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?
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?
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?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
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?
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 › 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?
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?
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 |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
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?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
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?
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?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
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?
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?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
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 |