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Tim Kaine’s Policies

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

Topics

Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Public statementsPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Healthcare  ›  Stay At Home Order

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes


Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

  Public statementsYes

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Marital Rape

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

  Tim Kaine 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 baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, prohibits the military from conducting law-enforcement

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

  Tim Kaine 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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but with parental permission

Education  ›  School Reopenings

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Healthcare  ›  Masks on Public Transportation

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Stay-At-Home Order

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA

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 statementsNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

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

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Public statementsYes

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Public statementsYes

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Social  ›  Religious Service Ban

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

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Public statementsNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Tim Kaine 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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

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

  Tim Kaine 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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Public statementsYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Public statementsNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Mail In Ballot

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and implement a secure online voting process

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

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

  Public statementsNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Public statementsYes

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?

  Public statementsNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Public statementsYes

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

  Public statementsNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

  Public statementsYes

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

  Public statementsYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Tim Kaine 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?

  Public statementsYes

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  Public statementsYes

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Public statementsNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Public statementsYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Financial Transactions

Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  Public statementsNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Public statementsYes, and with more aid and support

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Public statementsNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

  Public statementsYes

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)?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Tim Kaine 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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

  Tim Kaine 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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  Public statementsIncrease

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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  ChatGPTRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

  Party’s support basePalestine

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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Public statementsHurt

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this is a waste of time and money

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Public statementsYes

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

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

  Public statementsNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and increase the amount

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

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

  Public statementsYes, this will prevent Iran from gaining too much power in the Middle East

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and switch to a ranked voting system

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and make it a lifetime ban

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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseDecrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and making voting compulsory

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

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?

  Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Public statementsIncrease

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

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

  Public statementsNo

Education  ›  School Vouchers

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

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

  Public statementsYes

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  Public statementsNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Public statementsYes, 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Public statementsNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

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

  Public statementsYes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Public statementsYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, until there is a vaccine

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

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

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only temporarily until prices decline

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  Party influenceNo

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

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

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Public statementsYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

  Party’s support baseNo, 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?

  Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

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

  Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

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

  Public statementsNo

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Tim Kaine 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

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

  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

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

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes

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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, the U.S. does not need to expand its global footprint at this time

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Tim Kaine voterbaseYes