Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Public statementsYes, 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?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, this is a partisan show trial |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Public statementsTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Ronald E. 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-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 baseNo, the federal government should not have this kind of power over states |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Ronald E. 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, this is unfair to students who already paid off their loans |
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?
Public statementsYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Ronald E. 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?
Public statementsNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, 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?
Ronald E. 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Public statementsNo, 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Ronald E. 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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?
ChatGPTNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Ronald E. 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?
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Party’s support baseYes, and implement a secure online voting process |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Public statementsNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Ronald E. 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?
Public statementsNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Ronald E. 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?
Public statementsYes, 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Public statementsYes, it is a historical symbol of the Southern fight for states’ rights |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
ChatGPTNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseReform to a flat tax |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Public statementsNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Public statementsNo, but allow them to stay |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed |
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?
Public statementsNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Ronald E. 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?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, it should be raised |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
ChatGPTYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Ronald E. 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Public statementsNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Party influenceNo, the strike was illegal since it was not approved by The U.S. Congress |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Public statementsNo, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Public statementsNo, and the government should never subsidize healthcare |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Ronald E. 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Public statementsIncrease |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseMore, and deny benefits to immigrants |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
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)?
ChatGPTYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, we should not get involved in this conflict |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, fund national and local programs instead |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Ronald E. 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Public statementsNo, cut all support and aid |
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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Party’s support baseYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Public statementsDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Public statementsNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S. |
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?
Ronald E. 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
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 |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Public statementsNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and abolish Medicaid |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and all education should be privatized |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Public statementsNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, but I would rather privatize all education |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Public statementsNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Ronald E. 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO |
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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missile |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Public statementsYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
ChatGPTNo, not until we drastically decrease our federal deficit |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Public statementsDecrease |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Public statementsNo, not until they attack us on U.S. soil |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and permanently end it |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, we should not get involved |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, and foreign governments should move their embassies there |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, private transactions should be kept private |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Party’s support baseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes |
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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, 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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker |
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
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?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo |
