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Thomas E. Dewey’s Policies

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

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Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbasePro-life

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies


Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, this is a partisan show trial

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, the President should have the power to send troops anywhere in the U.S.

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Education  ›  School Reopenings

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

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Healthcare  ›  Stay-At-Home Order

When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseMay 1st

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

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

Social  ›  Religious Service Ban

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseReform to a flat tax

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  ChatGPTNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  ChatGPTNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and provide more training and education for police officers

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseLower

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, remove them from the U.S.

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

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)?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

  ChatGPTYes, 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseMore

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseHurt

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, Iran has supported ISIS and their actions continue to destabilize the Middle East

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseIsrael

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and make it a lifetime ban

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only as a last resort

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, we should stay out of this conflict

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Education  ›  School Vouchers

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but I would rather privatize all education

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  ChatGPTNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

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

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and permanently end it

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  Thomas E. Dewey 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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, we should coordinate with Russia to take out ISIS

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, not until we decrease our national debt

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  Party’s support baseYes, 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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and it has no intrinsic value

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

  Party’s support baseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week

the Economy  ›  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?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Silicon Valley Bank Bailout

Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Greenland

Should the United States acquire Greenland?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo