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John B. Anderson’s Policies

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

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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  John B. Anderson voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions


Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are at least 16 years old

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, 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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  ChatGPTNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

  ChatGPTNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Immigration  ›  Border Security

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  ChatGPTNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseBoth equally

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  ChatGPTNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans

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?

  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

  ChatGPTNo, 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

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, if they were born here

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  ChatGPTIncrease

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

  ChatGPTNo, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseHelp

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  ChatGPTNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

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)?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and increase the amount

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, end all offshore oil drilling

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  ChatGPTNo

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

  ChatGPTYes, but deny eligibility for financial assistance and scholarships

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, this would be too costly and ineffective

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and switch to a ranked voting system

Education  ›  School Vouchers

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

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

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO

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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseDecrease

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

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?

  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, legalize all drugs instead

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  John B. Anderson 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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseNo