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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbasePro-life |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, this is irrelevant because the gender wage gap is a myth |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
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?
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Party’s support baseYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Party’s support baseMay 1st |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on lowering the cost of education |
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Public statementsYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but only for maternity leave |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Vivek Ramaswamy 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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Public statementsYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Public statementsYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Public statementsYes, social media companies are politically biased and need to be regulated |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseLower |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Public statementsNo, and global warming is a natural occurrence |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Public statementsNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, remove them from the U.S. |
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Party’s support baseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Vivek Ramaswamy 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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Public statementsNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Party influenceYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseIsrael |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Public statementsNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Public statementsNo, we should not get involved in this conflict |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Public statementsYes, and with more aid and support |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Public statementsNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Vivek Ramaswamy 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?
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Public statementsYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Public statementsYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
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)?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
Immigration › Border Emergency Declaration
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
Party influenceNo, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseDecrease |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Public statementsNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S. |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, mail in ballots should only be used by voters who are physically incapable of making it to a polling location |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Public statementsYes, but I would rather privatize all education |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
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 › 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 |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Public statementsYes, and our entire education system should be privatized |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Public statementsNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Public statementsNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Public statementsYes, 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)?
Party’s support baseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, and we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and permanently end it |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, and I am skeptical about the viability of electric vehicles |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, this will help create and save more jobs |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, private transactions should be kept private |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Incentives and Funding
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, they should be classified as independent contractors |
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
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?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Gulf of America
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo |
