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

Most Important to me

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

You: No, and eliminate all wage standards

Somewhat Important to me

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

You: Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

Donald Trump’s similar answer: Yes

Most Important to me

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

You: No

Gary Johnson’s similar answer: No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Somewhat Important to me

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

You, Gary Johnson and Donald Trump: Lower

Somewhat Important to me

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

You: More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Gary Johnson and Donald Trump's similar answer: More

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

Most Important to me

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

You: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Donald Trump’s similar answer: Yes

Least Important to me

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

You and Hillary Clinton: No

Most Important to me

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

You: Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Donald Trump’s similar answer: Hurt

Most Important to me

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

You: No, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

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

Most Important to me

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

You: No

Donald Trump’s similar answer: 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

Most Important to me

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

You: Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Less Important to me

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

You and Gary Johnson: No, they should be reduced

Jill Stein’s similar answer: No

Donald Trump’s similar answer: No, not until we decrease our national debt

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: Yes

Most 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

Less Important to me

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

You and Gary Johnson: Yes

Most Important to me

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

You, Gary Johnson and Donald Trump: No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

Most Important to me

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

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

Donald Trump’s similar answer: No

More Important to me

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

You, Gary Johnson and Donald Trump: Yes, and we should eliminate it