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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Public statementsNo


Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Party’s support baseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Healthcare  ›  COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Rand Paul voterbasePro-life

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 baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

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

Education  ›  School Reopenings

Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Masks on Public Transportation

Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

  Party’s support baseNo

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  ›  Religious Freedom Act

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Social  ›  Marital Rape

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

  Party’s support baseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Religious Service Ban

Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, but only for maternity leave

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Party’s support baseYes

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 baseNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion

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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Party’s support baseLower

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Social  ›  First Amendment

Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Party’s support baseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

  Rand Paul 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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

  Party’s support baseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  Party’s support baseIsrael

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, but legalize drugs

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Party’s support baseDecrease

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Rand Paul voterbaseMore

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Party’s support baseHurt

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Rand Paul 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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Party’s support baseNo

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)?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Debt Relief

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Rand Paul voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

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

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and make it a lifetime ban

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?

  Party’s support baseNo, Saudi Arabia has more than enough money to fund their own wars

Science  ›  GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?

  Party’s support baseNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  School Vouchers

Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, but I would rather privatize all education

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

  Rand Paul voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Social Security

Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Unrealized Gains Tax

Should the government tax unrealized gains?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Tips

Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Party’s support baseNo, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Rand Paul voterbaseIncrease

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

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

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?

  Party influenceYes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region

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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

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

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, lift the travel embargo but do not allow trade until Cuba becomes a democratic republic

the Economy  ›  Presidential influence on interest rates

Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

  Party’s support baseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Greenland

Should the United States acquire Greenland?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Party’s support baseNo

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

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, 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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Silicon Valley Bank Bailout

Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Rand Paul voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Rand Paul voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Party’s support baseNo