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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, Trump committed a crime when he threatened to withhold aid from Ukraine

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Public statementsYes


Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Public statementsPro-life

Healthcare  ›  COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, prohibits the military from conducting law-enforcement

Domestic Policy  ›  COVID-19 School Closures

Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Education  ›  School Reopenings

Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare

Healthcare  ›  Masks on Public Transportation

Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

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?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Social  ›  Marital Rape

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

  Al Gore 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Government Definition of Gender

Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and implement a secure online voting process

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Al Gore voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

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?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Healthcare  ›  Drug Pricing Caps

Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Al Gore 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?

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, if they pay taxes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Al Gore 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?

  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only for partial tuition

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but not until they are teenagers

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  Al Gore voterbaseBoth equally

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Domestic Policy  ›  January 6 Pardons

Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, if they were born here

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  ChatGPTMore, 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Al Gore voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Public statementsYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Al Gore voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  ChatGPTYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Social  ›  Federal DEI Programs

Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Debt Relief

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, this would be too costly and ineffective

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and increase the amount

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

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)?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Public statementsNo

Immigration  ›  Border Emergency Declaration

Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East

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?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, as long as they pay taxes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Al Gore voterbaseIncrease

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and switch to a ranked voting system

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school

Immigration  ›  Asylum Seekers in Mexico

Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Science  ›  GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but add stricter requirements for eligibility and verification

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Education  ›  School Vouchers

Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?

  ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, this is a waste of time and money

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  Party’s support baseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

  Al Gore voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Social Security

Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question

the Economy  ›  Unrealized Gains Tax

Should the government tax unrealized gains?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Public statementsNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Al Gore voterbaseDecrease

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Tips

Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

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?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, but 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?

  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Party’s support baseYes

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  ChatGPTYes, 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Affirmative Action Contracts

Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, all airstrikes should be conducted through UN coordination

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Presidential influence on interest rates

Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  EV Incentives and Funding

Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

  Al Gore 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?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Federal In-Office Mandate

Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week

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)?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Silicon Valley Bank Bailout

Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Al Gore 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)?

  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  LNG Export Licenses

Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  Party’s support baseYes

Technology  ›  Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

  Al Gore voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo