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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
John Bel Edwards 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?
John Bel Edwards 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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Party’s support baseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
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 Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
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 Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but only for maternity leave |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
John Bel Edwards 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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Party’s support baseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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 Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Party’s support baseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, if they pay taxes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
John Bel Edwards 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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
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 Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
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?
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
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 Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Party’s support baseFewer |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseHelp |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
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?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Party influenceYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, as long as they pay taxes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseDecrease |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
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 Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
John Bel Edwards 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?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Party’s support baseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
John Bel Edwards 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?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
John Bel Edwards 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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, 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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Party’s support baseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
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?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
John Bel Edwards 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?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Party’s support baseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
John Bel Edwards voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient |