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

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Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Party’s support basePro-life


Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

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 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 baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Marital Rape

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, we should pass tougher drug laws

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, I would prefer term limits 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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, but only for maternity leave

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

MS>MS  Marty Selker 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 baseNo

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, reforming the Supreme Court is unconstitutional and would upset the balance of power

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and increase surveillance on all new immigrants

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, this system is too expensive

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, but guarantee every 18 year old receives one at no cost

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, all illegal immigrants should be deported

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseLower

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and provide more training and education for police officers

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, remove them from the U.S.

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, it should be raised

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

  Party’s support baseIsrael

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  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)?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseHurt

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and Mexico should pay for it

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Debt Relief

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, fund national and local programs instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market

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 baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the current two-year ban is sufficient

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

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

  Party’s support baseNo, Saudi Arabia has more than enough money to fund their own wars

Education  ›  School Vouchers

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but I would rather privatize all education

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and all education should be privatized

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

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

  Party’s support baseNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, we should build more prisons

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseIncrease

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missile

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Party’s support baseNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and we should withdraw from NATO

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but only with targeted airstrikes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Party influenceNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Party’s support baseYes, and the government needs to lift restrictions on oil companies and pump more gas

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, and the government should never bail out companies during a recession

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Technology  ›  Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

  Party’s support baseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

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)?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

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?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

MS>MS  Marty Selker voterbaseNo