Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Personal answerNo, the government should recommend it but not require it |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Personal answerPro-choice, but I don't think the federal government should fund organizations like planned parenthood |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Personal answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Personal answerNo, 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?
Personal answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
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?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Personal answerNo, we should lower taxes overall and simplify the tax structure. We should be able to do our taxes on a postcard. |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Personal answerNo, the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, prohibits the military from conducting law-enforcement |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Personal answerNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Personal answerNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Personal answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations |
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Party’s support baseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Personal answerNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Personal answerNo, we should re-examine the student loans create incentives for schools to raise tuition and trap students into decades of debt |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Personal answerNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Personal answerYes, but schools should be able to decide this and be able to set very strict criteria for who can carry. |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Personal answerYes, and the government should not be involved in health insurance |
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?
Personal answerYes, but only for services that require compelled speech |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Personal answerNo, but schools should be able to set their own vaccination policies |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
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?
Personal answerNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Personal answerNo, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Personal answerYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Personal answerNo, schools and families should be able to work out arrangements that fit the needs of their community and it's students |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Personal answerYes, and implement a secure online voting process |
Social › DEI vs Merit Based Hiring
Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Party’s support baseYes and also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Personal answerNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Personal answerYes, as long as all donations are public knowledge to ensure there is no conflict of interest |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Personal answerNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Personal answerNo, it should be covered like any other prescription |
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Personal answerNo, and there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Personal answerNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Personal answerNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Personal answerNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Personal answerLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Personal answerNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Personal answerNo, 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?
Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Personal answerNo, we should be less involved |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Personal answerNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Personal answerNo, but we should eliminate occupational licensing and find other ways to build wealth among people of color |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Personal answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Personal answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
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?
Personal answerNo, and abolish the NSA |
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?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Personal answerYes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseIsrael |
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 do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Personal answerYes, if they were born here |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Personal answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Personal answerYes, with control for negative externalities and liability for accidents |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Personal answerYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
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?
Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Personal answerYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Personal answerNo, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick |
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?
Personal answerNo, but legalize drugs |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Personal answerNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Party’s support baseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Personal answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Personal answerYes, as long as they pay taxes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Personal answerFewer, It should be easier to get assistance when necessary, we should look at a negative income tax /EIT to replace the current welfare system, and we should eliminate the welfare cliff |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Personal answerYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds |
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 |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Party’s support baseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Personal answerYes, and we should make our taxation system much simpler |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Personal answerNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
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?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Immigration › Border Emergency Declaration
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Personal answerDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Personal answerYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Personal answerNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
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?
Personal answerNo, this isn't always a good arrangement for the employee |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Personal answerNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Personal answerNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Personal answerNo, this is not the proper role for the federal government |
Immigration › Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Personal answerYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Personal answerNo, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Personal answerNo, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Personal answerYes, depending on the circumstances |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Personal answerNo, but the incentives right now are for building extra car based infrastructure. Reduce that and we'll have better mass transit options. |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Personal answerNo, the current two-year ban is sufficient |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money |
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?
Personal answerNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Personal answerMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account |
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)?
Personal answerYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Personal answerYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Personal answerNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Personal answerNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada
Should Canada become part of the United States?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Personal answerYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Party’s support baseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Personal answerYes, and we should eliminate it |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Personal answerNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Personal answerYes, 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?
Personal answerNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Personal answerYes, sometimes charter schools are a better solution for families. It should be up to them to determine what education model works best for their child. |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Personal answerYes, but account for negative externalities. Companies that damage infrastructure, poison water supplies, or impose other costs on residents must be held financially and criminally accountable. Insurance and bonding before projects begin could help. |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
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?
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?
Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Personal answerYes, but let each college and athlete decide |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Personal answerNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Party’s support baseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Personal answerNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
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 |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Personal answerNo, this disadvantages candidates with little name recognition. |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Personal answerNo, and abolish the NSA |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Personal answerNo, but again, there needs to be some serious liability and control for negative externalities. Future projects should avoid eminent domain |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Personal answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Personal answerYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
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 › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Personal answerYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
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?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Personal answerYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
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?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
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 |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Personal answerYes, this will protect pensions from the government in tough times and protect taxpayers from bailing out mismanaged pensions |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
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)?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
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 › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
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?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Foreign Policy › Gulf of America
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Personal answerNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Personal answerNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
the Environment › LNG Export Licenses
Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?
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?
