Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
David Yost 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?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
David Yost voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Party’s support baseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
David Yost voterbasePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Party’s support baseYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Party’s support baseMay 1st |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
David Yost voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
David Yost voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
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?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
David Yost voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Party’s support baseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
David Yost voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Party’s support baseYes, 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?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Party’s support baseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
David Yost 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?
David Yost voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, but only for maternity leave |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
David Yost voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
David Yost voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Party’s support baseYes, but only for medical use |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
David Yost voterbaseYes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Party’s support baseNo, 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?
David Yost voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
David Yost voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
David Yost 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?
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?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
David Yost voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
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?
Party’s support baseNo, and abolish the NSA |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
David Yost voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
David Yost voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
David Yost voterbaseLower |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Party’s support baseNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
David Yost voterbaseYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
David Yost voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
David Yost voterbaseNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Party’s support baseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
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?
David Yost voterbaseNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
David Yost voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
David Yost voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseIsrael |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
David Yost voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
David Yost voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Party’s support baseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Party influenceYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
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?
David Yost voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
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?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
David Yost voterbaseYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Party’s support baseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
David Yost voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
David Yost voterbaseNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
David Yost voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Party’s support baseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
David Yost voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
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)?
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
David Yost voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
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?
Party influenceNo, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
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?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
David Yost voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
David Yost voterbaseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
David Yost voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
David Yost voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 25% of the market share |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
David Yost voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Party’s support baseNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Party’s support baseNo, Saudi Arabia has more than enough money to fund their own wars |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
David Yost voterbaseMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
David Yost voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
David Yost voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
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?
Party’s support baseNo, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missile |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
David Yost voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
David Yost voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
David Yost voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
David Yost voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
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?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Party influenceYes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
David Yost voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
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?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
David Yost voterbaseYes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
David Yost voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
David Yost voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
David Yost voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
David Yost voterbaseYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
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?
David Yost 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?
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?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Party’s support baseYes, 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)?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
David Yost voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
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?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
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?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
