Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should recommend it but not require it |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Public statementsNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child |
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 McCain voterbaseNo, this is a partisan show trial |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
John McCain voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-life |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
John McCain voterbaseNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
John McCain voterbaseYes, if a governor or mayor loses control the military needs to step in |
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?
John McCain voterbaseNo, let each school decide |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
John McCain voterbaseNo, 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?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should recommend but not mandate it |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Party’s support baseMay 1st |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
John McCain voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
John McCain voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
John McCain voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on lowering the cost of education |
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 McCain voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
John McCain voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
John McCain voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
John McCain voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
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?
John McCain 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?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
John McCain voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
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 McCain voterbaseYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
John McCain voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
John McCain voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
John McCain voterbaseNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Public statementsReform to a flat tax |
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 McCain voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
John McCain voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
John McCain 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 McCain voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
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?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
John McCain voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
John McCain voterbaseLower |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
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 McCain voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
ChatGPTYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
John McCain voterbaseNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
John McCain voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
John McCain voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
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 McCain voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
John McCain 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?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
John McCain voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
John McCain voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
John McCain voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
ChatGPTYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
John McCain voterbaseBoth equally |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
ChatGPTYes, research shows people who are employed are healthier than those who are unemployed |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
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 McCain voterbaseYes, 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 McCain voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
John McCain voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
John McCain voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
John McCain voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
John McCain voterbaseNo, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
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 McCain voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
John McCain voterbaseHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
John McCain voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
John McCain voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Immigration › Border Emergency Declaration
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
John McCain voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
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 McCain voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
ChatGPTYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
John McCain voterbaseYes, Iran has supported ISIS and their actions continue to destabilize the Middle East |
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?
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 McCain voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
John McCain voterbaseNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
John McCain voterbaseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
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?
John McCain voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
John McCain voterbaseNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
John McCain voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
John McCain voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
John McCain voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
John McCain voterbaseNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to |
Immigration › Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
John McCain voterbaseNo, use a voucher system instead |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only as a last resort |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
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 McCain voterbaseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
John McCain voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and add stricter requirements for eligibility and verification |
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?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for low income families |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
John McCain voterbaseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Party’s support baseNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
John McCain voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
John McCain voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but increase oversight |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
John McCain voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
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 McCain voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
John McCain voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
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?
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?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
John McCain voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
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 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 McCain voterbaseNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable 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?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Party influenceYes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
John McCain voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
John McCain voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
John McCain voterbaseYes, until other countries are held to the same standards |
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?
John McCain voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and permanently end it |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
John McCain 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 › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
John McCain voterbaseNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
John McCain voterbaseNo, we should coordinate with Russia to take out ISIS |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but investigate the CIA and NSA directors as well |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
John McCain voterbaseNo, lift the travel embargo but do not allow trade until Cuba becomes a democratic republic |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
ChatGPTYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
John McCain voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
John McCain 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 McCain voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
John McCain voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
John McCain voterbaseNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for future workers |
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?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
the Environment › EV Incentives and Funding
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
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?
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?
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker |
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
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 McCain voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
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?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
John McCain voterbaseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Foreign Policy › Gulf of America
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
John McCain voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
John McCain voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
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?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
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?
