Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Party’s support basePro-life |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Party’s support baseYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Nathan Hochman 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?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
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?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, reforming the Supreme Court is unconstitutional and would upset the balance of power |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Social › DEI vs Merit Based Hiring
Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Party’s support baseYes and also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
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?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Party’s support baseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseLower |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge |
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?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
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?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseIsrael |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, it should be raised |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, not until we have depleted all other oil reserves |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
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?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
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?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes |
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?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseMore |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
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 |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
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?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
Immigration › Border Emergency Declaration
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
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?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but decrease the amount |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
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?
Party influenceNo, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Party’s support baseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes |
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?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but I would rather privatize all education |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
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)?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada
Should Canada become part of the United States?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Party influenceYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but increase oversight |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
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?
Party’s support baseNo, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missile |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
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 |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Party’s support baseYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
the Environment › EV Incentives and Funding
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
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 › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
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?
Party’s support baseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should the United States renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
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?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Foreign Policy › Gulf of America
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Nathan Hochman voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
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?
