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 |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-life |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this is a partisan show trial |
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 |
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 |
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 › 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 |
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?
John McCain voterbaseYes, if a governor or mayor loses control the military needs to step in |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
John McCain voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
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 Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
John McCain voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
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 |
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 › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
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 |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
John McCain voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on lowering the cost of education |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Public statementsReform to a flat tax |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
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 |
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 › 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
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 |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
John McCain voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
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 |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
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 |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
John McCain voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
John McCain voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
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 |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
John McCain voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
ChatGPTYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
John McCain voterbaseNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
John McCain voterbaseNo, 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 McCain 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 McCain voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
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 |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
John McCain voterbaseNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
John McCain voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
John McCain voterbaseLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
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 |
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 |
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 |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
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 |
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 |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
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)?
ChatGPTYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users |
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 |
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?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but decrease the current amount of resources we are providing |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
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 |
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 |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
ChatGPTYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only in response to extreme situations |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
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 |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
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 |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
John McCain voterbaseHurt |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseIsrael |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
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 |
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 |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
John McCain voterbaseNo, fund national and local programs instead |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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 |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
John McCain voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
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 |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but increase oversight |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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 |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and add stricter requirements for eligibility and verification |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
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 › 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 |
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 |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
John McCain voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
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 › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
John McCain voterbaseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
ChatGPTYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism |
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 |
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?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
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 |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
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, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
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 |
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 |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
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 |
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 |
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?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
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?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
John McCain voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
ChatGPTYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
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 |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
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 |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
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 |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
John McCain voterbaseYes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
ChatGPTYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices |
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 |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
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 |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
John McCain voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Party’s support baseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
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 |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
John McCain voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
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 |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
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?
Party’s support baseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week |
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and I don’t understand the concept of decentralized finance |
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?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
John McCain voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?