Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Jon Husted voterbasePro-life |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Jon Husted 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?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Jon Husted 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?
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?
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 › 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 |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Jon Husted 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?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
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?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
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 |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
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 |
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Party’s support baseJune 1st |
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 |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Social › DEI vs Merit Based Hiring
Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
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?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Jon Husted 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?
Party’s support baseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Jon Husted 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?
Party’s support baseYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseLower |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Party’s support baseYes and also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
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?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
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?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, remove them from the U.S. |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseIsrael |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
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?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
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?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
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?
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Immigration › Border Emergency Declaration
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Jon Husted voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
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 |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
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 |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
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 |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
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?
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
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, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Jon Husted voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
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?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Party’s support baseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
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)?
Party’s support baseNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Immigration › Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
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 50% of the market share |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Jon Husted voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
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 › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada
Should Canada become part of the United States?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Party influenceYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
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?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
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?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Party’s support baseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
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 Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Party’s support baseYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
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?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Environment › EV Incentives and Funding
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
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 › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Jon Husted voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
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 |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Foreign Policy › Gulf of America
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
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?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
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 › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Jon Husted voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
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?
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?
