Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbasePro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this is unfair to students who already paid off their loans |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, we should pass tougher drug laws |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but only for maternity leave |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, reforming the Supreme Court is unconstitutional and would upset the balance of power |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and increase surveillance on all new immigrants |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseLower |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, but lower taxes for the poor |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, remove them from the U.S. |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it should be raised |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseIsrael |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should support abstinence programs instead |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, all illegal immigrants should be deported |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseMore, and deny benefits to immigrants |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, we should not get involved in this conflict |
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)?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, fund national and local programs instead |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and increase funding in order to move our embassy to Jerusalem |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S. |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the current two-year ban is sufficient |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and all education should be privatized |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
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 |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but I would rather privatize all education |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
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 |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, we should build more prisons |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and our entire education system should be privatized |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missile |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseIncrease |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Party’s support baseYes, but only with targeted airstrikes |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
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 |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and the government needs to lift restrictions on oil companies and pump more gas |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, and foreign governments should move their embassies there |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Michael Anthony Peroutka 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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, private transactions should be kept private |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
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 › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker |
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
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?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Michael Anthony Peroutka voterbaseNo |
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?
