Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes, except for certain medical conditions |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
John G. Schmitz voterbasePro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseNo |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
John G. Schmitz 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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
John G. Schmitz 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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, 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?
John G. Schmitz 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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
John G. Schmitz 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?
ChatGPTNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
John G. Schmitz 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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, reforming the Supreme Court is unconstitutional and would upset the balance of power |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own 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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
ChatGPTNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, remove them from the U.S. |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
ChatGPTNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseIsrael |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
ChatGPTYes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, all illegal immigrants should be deported |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, 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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseMore, and deny benefits to immigrants |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, we should not get involved in this conflict |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseHurt |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
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)?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
John G. Schmitz 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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, fund national and local programs instead |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and abolish Medicaid |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and Mexico should pay for it |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and add stricter requirements for eligibility and verification |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and all education should be privatized |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but I would rather privatize all education |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, we should build more prisons |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but increase oversight |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and our entire education system should be privatized |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and abolish NATO |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes |
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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
John G. Schmitz 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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, and the government needs to lift restrictions on oil companies and pump more gas |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and abolish the NSA |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
ChatGPTNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, this will help create and save more jobs |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
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?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
JGS>JGS Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
John G. Schmitz voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
