No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead. No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy. Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
More, and deny benefits to immigrants. More, current benefits should be capped. More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled. More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income. Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support.
Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most. No changes needed. Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions. Help, but ban their ability to make political donations. Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited. Lower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes. Maintain the current rate. Keep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes. Remove taxes on corporations and tax shareholder dividends instead.
Increase for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses. Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate? Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate. Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate. Yes, and increase to the average U. No, and abolish capital gains taxes. No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy. Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Yes, but only for maternity leave. Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women. Yes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses. Yes, but only for sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice.
No, too many workers take advantage of these programs. No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate. Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale.
No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses. No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now. Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Yes, and we should eliminate it. No, I am satisfied with the current rate. No, and increase it at a progressive rate. Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? Yes, and collectivize all industry. Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens.
Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery. Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens. Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure.
Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession. No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess. No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions.
No, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy. No, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced. Should U. Yes, as long as offshore income is reported. No, and neither should corporations and business organizations. No, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes. Yes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency. Education Issues. Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Yes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education. No, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans. No, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts. Should critical race theory be taught in K education? Yes, but not until they are teenagers.
Yes, and also add Intersectionality and the Project to the curriculum. Yes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist. No, 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.
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities? Yes, but only for partial tuition. No, but provide lower interest rates for student loans. No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students. Should the federal government fund Universal preschool? Yes, but funding should come from states instead of the federal government. Yes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school.
No, use a voucher system instead. No, and all education should be privatized. Do you support charter schools? Yes, but only if they are non-profit. Yes, but not at the expense of funding public schools.
Yes, and our entire education system should be privatized. No, and education should not be privatized. No, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead.
Do you support Common Core national standards? Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation. Yes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college.
Yes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation. No, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing. No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level. Should the government decriminalize school truancy? Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools? Yes, but only for low income families. Yes, but I would rather privatize all education.
Yes, but only for students with exceptional athletic, academic, or service achievements. No, and ban private schools. No, we should focus on improving our public schools instead. Transportation Issues. Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Yes, and provide more free public transportation. Yes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions. No, and we should reduce current spending. No, we have more important issues that need funding. No, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending. No, and we should privatize more public transportation services. Environmental Issues. Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change? Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
No, tax carbon emissions instead. No, and global warming is a natural occurrence. No, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead. Yes, until other countries are held to the same standards. Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline? Yes, and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain. No, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land. No, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident.
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge? Yes, but with very strict environmental regulations. No, not until we have depleted all other oil reserves.
No, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead. No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products. Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? Yes, but increase oversight. Yes, but not in heavily populated areas. No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead. No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking.
Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources. No, end all offshore oil drilling. No, and nationalize the energy sector. No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells. No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production. Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Yes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas. Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies. No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry.
No, and the government should never support unproven technologies. No, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power. Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Yes, but not for cosmetics. Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate? Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised. Yes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives. Yes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents. Yes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer.
Yes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies. No, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country. No, the government should never subsidize private businesses.
No, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies. Immigration Issues. Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare? Yes, if they pay taxes. Yes, and grant them citizenship. Yes, but they should be deported after treatment. Yes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases. No, but their children should have access. No, and we should deport all illegal immigrants. No, and the government should never subsidize healthcare.
No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare. Yes, and Mexico should pay for it. Yes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one.
No, this would be too costly and ineffective. No, and we should adopt an open border policy. No, keep the current wall but do not build more of it. No, but increase our military presence along the southern border. Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Yes, as long as they pay taxes. Yes, but deny eligibility for financial assistance and scholarships. Yes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships. No, and all illegal immigrants should be deported.
No, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students. Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding? No, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities. Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities? Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported. No, only if they are convicted of a violent crime.
No, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported. Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship? Yes, if they were born here. Yes, and abolish all national borders. Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship. Yes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college.
No, all illegal immigrants should be deported. No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen. Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists? Yes, until terrorist attacks decrease. Yes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process. No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional.
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States? Yes, but I would prefer a permanent ban. No, but we should spend more to increase our border security. No, and we should increase the amount of immigrants we currently allow into the country. Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty? Yes, but only if they pay taxes. Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record.
No, but allow them to stay. No, remove them from the U. No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants. Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost.
Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages. Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs. I am satisfied with the current amount.
Should immigrants be required to learn English? Yes, but the government should provide free language learning courses. Yes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services. No, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country. No, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services.
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics. Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding. Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Yes, unless they have committed a crime. Yes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism. Yes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations. No, and revoke the status for those currently holding dual citizenship. No, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time. Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? Yes, but after they have finished serving their sentence. Yes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country.
No, only if they have entered the country illegally. Yes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy. No, just enforce the current border policy. No, and we should implement an open border policy. No, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas.
Social Issues. Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood? Yes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures. Yes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals. No, and the government should not give funds to any organizations. No, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions.
What is your stance on abortion? Pro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest. Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child. Pro-choice, but ban after the first three months. Pro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions.
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control? Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception.
No, it should be covered like any other prescription. No, the government should support abstinence programs instead. No, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide. Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Yes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete. No, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate. Yes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination.
No, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies. No, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined. No, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care.
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons? Yes, and we should also demilitarize local police departments. Yes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback. No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment.
No, increase mental health and background checks instead. No, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead. Additionally, the query seeks answers regarding four-year college financial aid packages and other education policies which differ among the candidates. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren also dropped out, but has so far not endorsed either Sanders or Biden.
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