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 Bennet voterbaseYes |
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?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Michael Bennet 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 Bennet voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Michael Bennet voterbasePro-choice |
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?
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Party’s support baseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
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 Bennet voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Michael Bennet 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 Bennet voterbaseYes |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
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 Bennet voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Party’s support baseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Michael Bennet 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 Bennet voterbaseYes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Michael Bennet 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 Bennet 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 Bennet voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Michael Bennet 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 Bennet voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Michael Bennet 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 Bennet voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
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 Bennet voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Michael Bennet voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Party’s support baseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
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 Bennet voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Michael Bennet 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 Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Michael Bennet 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?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
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 Bennet voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
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 Bennet voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Michael Bennet voterbaseIncrease |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Michael Bennet voterbaseFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Michael Bennet voterbaseHelp |
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 Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
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 Bennet voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
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 Bennet voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Michael Bennet voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Michael Bennet voterbaseIncrease |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
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?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Public statementsYes, but funding should come from states instead of the federal government |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Michael Bennet voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Public statementsYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Public statementsYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Party’s support baseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Public statementsYes, but increase oversight |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
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 Bennet voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Party’s support baseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Party’s support baseNo, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Michael Bennet voterbaseDecrease |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
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 Bennet voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Party’s support baseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Michael Bennet 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 Bennet voterbaseNo |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
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?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Michael Bennet voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
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?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
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?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
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?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
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?
Party’s support baseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Michael Bennet 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)?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
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 Bennet 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?
Party’s support baseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Michael Bennet voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
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?
