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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Scott A. Felten voterbasePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo, it should be a police department’s or officer’s choice to wear one

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo, this would be too costly and ineffective

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes, but with public subsidy

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo, but reform so that votes are distributed proportionally instead of the current winner take all system

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseYes, but only if they are non-profit

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Scott A. Felten voterbaseNo, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident

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Bernie Sanders Charges Ahead As Democrats Stall Out

Bernie Sanders launched a tour in red states like Iowa and Nebraska to rally opposition to Donald Trump’s agenda, drawing massive crowds—thousands in Omaha and overflow audiences in Iowa City.Unlike the Democratic Party’s muted response to Trump’s election, Sanders is actively challenging the administration’s plutocratic policies, focusing on billionaire influence and federal deregulation.In Iowa City, Sanders spoke to packed venues, delivering back-to-back speeches to accommodate attendees, a first in his political career, highlighting his enduring appeal.He criticized Trump’s inner circle, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who attended the inauguration, and warned of their control over federal agencies.Sanders galvanized the crowd with historical references—suffrage, slavery, independence—urging grassroots action to counter Trump’s planned $1 trillion tax cuts for the rich and cuts to programs like Medicaid.Attendees expressed frustration with Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, calling their opposition to Trump weak or nonexistent, while praising Sanders for providing direction.Sanders highlighted the slim Republican House majority (three seats), suggesting constituent pressure could sway vulnerable GOP members to block Trump’s reconciliation bill.Early signs show GOP walkbacks—like Trump’s false claim Medicaid won’t be cut—after outrage over federal grant pauses disrupted services, proving grassroots impact.The crowd, mostly liberal, cheered Sanders’ defense of reproductive rights and jeered Trump’s USAID cuts and Zelensky attacks, though some noted a shift in his base—younger Trump supporters absent.Sanders ended with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, framing the fight as a timeless struggle against billionaire rule, inspiring attendees like Audrey to re-engage and Erin to find hope in solidarity.

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