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Ben Mcadams’ policies on domestic policy issues

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

Topics

Domestic Policy  ›  Trump Impeachment

Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

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

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes, for most but not all drugs


Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary

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?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

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)?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

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

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

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

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

BM>BM  Ben Mcadams voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient