Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
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?
Ralph Nader 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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
ChatGPTYes, and extend the requirement to private companies as well |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Ralph Nader voterbaseRaise |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
ChatGPTNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
ChatGPTNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and we should adopt an open border policy |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, cut all support and aid |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
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)?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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?
ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Ralph Nader voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Ralph Nader voterbaseRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Ralph Nader voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Ralph Nader voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, this is a waste of time and money |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, end all offshore oil drilling |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Ralph Nader voterbaseDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
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 › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Ralph Nader voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Ralph Nader voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
ChatGPTYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, legalize all drugs instead |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
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?
Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
