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Laura Kelly’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Laura Kelly voterbasePro-choice

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Party’s support baseYes


Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Laura Kelly 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

  Laura Kelly 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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Education  ›  School Reopenings

Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?

  Laura Kelly 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?

  Laura Kelly 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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Religious Service Ban

Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Laura Kelly 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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Party’s support baseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?

  Laura Kelly 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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Domestic Policy  ›  NSA Domestic Surveillance

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  Public statementsYes

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Laura Kelly 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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseRaise

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Financial Transactions

Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

  Party’s support baseYes

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)?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Economy  ›  Corporate Mega Mergers

Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  Party’s support basePalestine

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Party influenceNo

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Party influenceYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and also required to release their medical records

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying

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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseDecrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Party influenceYes

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

  Party’s support baseLess

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Education  ›  School Vouchers

Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Science  ›  GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Party influenceYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Party’s support baseYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, this will start a global arms race

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Party’s support baseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  Party’s support baseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

  Party influenceYes

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Silicon Valley Bank Bailout

Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Greenland

Should the United States acquire Greenland?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Party’s support baseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Laura Kelly voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced