Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
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?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Mike ter Maat voterbasePro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Party’s support baseNo, the federal government should not have this kind of power over states |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Party’s support baseMay 1st |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
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?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
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?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Party’s support baseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Party’s support baseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Party’s support baseNo, 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?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
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?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Party’s support baseYes, and implement a secure online voting process |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Personal answerNo, but lower taxes for the poor |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Party’s support baseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
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?
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
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?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if they pay taxes |
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
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?
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Party’s support baseYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseIsrael |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Party influenceNo, abolish Medicaid |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
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?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
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?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Personal answerYes, and abolish all national borders |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Personal answerYes, and increase funding in order to move our embassy to Jerusalem |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Party influenceHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Personal answerYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Personal answerNo, end all offshore oil drilling |
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)?
Party’s support baseNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Party influenceNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress |
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?
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Party’s support baseYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries |
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?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseYes |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
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?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Personal answerYes, and switch to a representative democracy (popular vote) system |
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?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Personal answerYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
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?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Personal answerYes, but I would rather privatize all education |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Personal answerYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Party’s support baseNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Party’s support baseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
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?
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
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?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Personal answerNo, and make it a criminal offense |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Party’s support baseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
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?
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 › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Party’s support baseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
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?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
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?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
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?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Party’s support baseNo, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Party’s support baseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
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?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
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?
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Party’s support baseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
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)?
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, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
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 › 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?
Mike ter Maat voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Foreign Policy › Gulf of America
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
the Environment › LNG Export Licenses
Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
