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Michael Dorf

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbasePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseRegardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo, and global warming is a natural occurrence

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes, and switch to a representative democracy (popular vote) system

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseIncrease

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes, until other countries are held to the same standards

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes, and provide more free public transportation

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes, but mandatory prison for dealers and mandatory rehab for users

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

MD>MD  Michael Dorf voterbaseYes

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Bernie Sanders Charges Ahead As Democrats Stall Out

Bernie Sanders launched a tour in red states like Iowa and Nebraska to rally opposition to Donald Trump’s agenda, drawing massive crowds—thousands in Omaha and overflow audiences in Iowa City.Unlike the Democratic Party’s muted response to Trump’s election, Sanders is actively challenging the administration’s plutocratic policies, focusing on billionaire influence and federal deregulation.In Iowa City, Sanders spoke to packed venues, delivering back-to-back speeches to accommodate attendees, a first in his political career, highlighting his enduring appeal.He criticized Trump’s inner circle, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who attended the inauguration, and warned of their control over federal agencies.Sanders galvanized the crowd with historical references—suffrage, slavery, independence—urging grassroots action to counter Trump’s planned $1 trillion tax cuts for the rich and cuts to programs like Medicaid.Attendees expressed frustration with Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, calling their opposition to Trump weak or nonexistent, while praising Sanders for providing direction.Sanders highlighted the slim Republican House majority (three seats), suggesting constituent pressure could sway vulnerable GOP members to block Trump’s reconciliation bill.Early signs show GOP walkbacks—like Trump’s false claim Medicaid won’t be cut—after outrage over federal grant pauses disrupted services, proving grassroots impact.The crowd, mostly liberal, cheered Sanders’ defense of reproductive rights and jeered Trump’s USAID cuts and Zelensky attacks, though some noted a shift in his base—younger Trump supporters absent.Sanders ended with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, framing the fight as a timeless struggle against billionaire rule, inspiring attendees like Audrey to re-engage and Erin to find hope in solidarity.

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