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 James voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
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?
ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
John James 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?
ChatGPTNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
John James voterbasePro-life |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
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 › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
ChatGPTNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
John James voterbaseMay 1st |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
John James voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
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?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
John James 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 James voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
John James voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
John James voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
ChatGPTNo, 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?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
John James voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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?
ChatGPTNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
John James 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?
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
John James 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?
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
John James voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
John James 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?
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
John James 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 James voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
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?
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
ChatGPTNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
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?
ChatGPTYes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
John James 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?
John James voterbaseLower |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
John James voterbaseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
ChatGPTNo, 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?
ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Social › First Amendment
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
ChatGPTYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
John James 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?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
John James voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
ChatGPTNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Party’s support baseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseIsrael |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
John James voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
John James voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
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 James voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
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 James voterbaseNo, but legalize drugs |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
John James voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
ChatGPTNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
John James voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
ChatGPTHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
John James voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
John James voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
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 James 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?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
ChatGPTYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
John James voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
John James voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
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 James voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
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?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Party’s support baseYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
John James voterbaseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
John James voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
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 James voterbaseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
John James voterbaseYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
John James voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
John James voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
John James voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
John James voterbaseNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
John James voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
John James voterbaseYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
John James voterbaseNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
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 Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
John James voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
John James voterbaseYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations |
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 James voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
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?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Party’s support baseNo, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
John James voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
John James voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
John James voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
John James voterbaseNo, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
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?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
John James voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Party’s support baseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
John James voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
John James voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
John James voterbaseYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
John James voterbaseNo, we should coordinate with Russia to take out ISIS |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
John James voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Party’s support baseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
John James voterbaseYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
John James voterbaseNo, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
John James 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?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Party’s support baseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
John James voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Party’s support baseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
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?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
John James voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
