Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Ryan Binkley voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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 › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, if they pay taxes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only if they pay taxes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseLower |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Party’s support baseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
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)?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseBoth equally |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
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 |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseDecrease |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, but the balance of votes by population should be updated |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only as a last resort |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
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 |
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 |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
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 |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, only ban the use on government issues phones |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only temporarily until prices decline |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, and we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
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 |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Ryan Binkley 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?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, unless the transaction is considered income |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
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?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Ryan Binkley voterbaseNo, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds |