I side with Donald Trump on most Economic issues in the 2016 Presidential Election.

Somewhat Important to me

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton: Yes

Donald Trump: Regardless, minimum wage should be decided by the states.

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Should the government raise taxes on the rich? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump: No

Jill Stein and Hillary Clinton: Yes

Gary Johnson: Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

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Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton: No

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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? ^{stats discuss}

Gary Johnson: No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

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Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? ^{stats discuss}

Jill Stein and Hillary Clinton: Raise

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? ^{stats discuss}

Gary Johnson and Donald Trump: More

Hillary Clinton: More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton: No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

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Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton: No

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Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton: Help

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Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton: Yes

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Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump: No, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

Hillary Clinton: No, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

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Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton: Yes

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump: Yes

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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton: Yes

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Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton: Yes

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Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton: No

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Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Jill Stein, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton: No, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

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Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?  ^{stats discuss}

Jill Stein: Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

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Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump: No

Gary Johnson: No, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

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Should the current estate tax rate be decreased? ^{stats discuss}

Jill Stein and Hillary Clinton: No

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Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton: No

Gary Johnson: No, and the government should not interfere with the free market

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Should the government increase tariffs on imported products from China? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton: Yes

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Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump: No

Jill Stein and Hillary Clinton: No, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced

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Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country? ^{stats discuss}

Jill Stein, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton: Yes

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Do you support a universal basic income program? ^{stats discuss}

Gary Johnson and Hillary Clinton: Yes

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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump: Yes

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Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google? ^{stats discuss}

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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? ^{stats discuss}