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}

You: No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Less Important to me

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

You and Donald Trump: Yes

Somewhat Important to me

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

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

Less Important to me

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

You and Gary Johnson: Yes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes

Donald Trump’s similar answer: Yes

Less Important to me

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

You: Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Hillary Clinton’s similar answer: Help

Less Important to me

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

You and Donald Trump: No, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Less Important to me

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

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

Hillary Clinton’s similar answer: No, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Somewhat Important to me

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

You: No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Donald Trump’s similar answer: No

Less Important to me

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

You: No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

Least Important to me

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

You: No, and it has no intrinsic value

Donald Trump’s similar answer: No, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity

Somewhat Important to me

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

You: Yes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard

Donald Trump’s similar answer: Yes