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

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Healthcare  ›  COVID Mask Mandate

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Josh Shapiro voterbasePro-choice

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  Josh Shapiro 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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  Josh Shapiro 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Insurrection Act

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy

Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?

  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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  School Reopenings

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning

Healthcare  ›  Masks on Public Transportation

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Government Definition of Gender

Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

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?

  ChatGPTNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Religious Service Ban

Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Social  ›  Marital Rape

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  Party’s support baseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Education  ›  Student Loans

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

  Josh Shapiro 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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, I don't trust the accuracy of AI yet

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?

  ChatGPTYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

Education  ›  Free College for All

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, but provide lower interest rates for student loans

Healthcare  ›  Stay-At-Home Order

When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?

  Party’s support baseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  Josh Shapiro 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Elections  ›  Foreign Lobbying

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Social  ›  DEI vs Merit Based Hiring

Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but guarantee every 18 year old receives one at no cost

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Border Security

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

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

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Foreign Policy  ›  Iran

Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Federal DEI Programs

Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Government Mandates

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

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

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

  ChatGPTNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary

Domestic Policy  ›  NSA Domestic Surveillance

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

  ChatGPTNo, 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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

  ChatGPTYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion

Crime  ›  Qualified Immunity for Police

Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

  ChatGPTYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, this would be too costly and ineffective

Healthcare  ›  Drug Pricing Caps

Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

  ChatGPTYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Congressional ban on stock trading

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseIsrael

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Domestic Policy  ›  January 6 Pardons

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

  Josh Shapiro 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?

  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid Work Requirement

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

the Environment  ›  Alaska Wildlife Refuge

Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, not until we have depleted all other oil reserves

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, if they were born here

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseHelp

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Immigration  ›  Border Emergency Declaration

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Healthcare  ›  Medicare Drug Prices

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Debt Relief

Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  ChatGPTNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

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

  Josh Shapiro 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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

  Party’s support baseNo

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)?

  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Science  ›  GMO Labels

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to ban GMOs

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation

Foreign Policy  ›  Soleimani

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Asylum Seekers in Mexico

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mail in ballots

Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Education  ›  School Vouchers

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead

Elections  ›  Lobbyists

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  ChatGPTYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Healthcare  ›  VA Privatization

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

  ChatGPTLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Social Security

Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  ISIS Ground Troops

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Drones

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only with permission from the country in question

the Economy  ›  Unrealized Gains Tax

Should the government tax unrealized gains?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Collective Bargaining

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Yemen

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

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

  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Security

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  ChatGPTNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime

Domestic Policy  ›  Annexing Canada

Should Canada become part of the United States?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Tips

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

Domestic Policy  ›  College Sports and COVID

Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorism

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

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?

  ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Domestic Policy  ›  Juneteenth

Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  War on ISIS

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the government fund space travel?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Mandatory minimum prison sentences

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

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

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

  ChatGPTYes, 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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

National Security  ›  Mexican Drug Cartels

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  India Arms

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NSA Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Edward Snowden

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

  ChatGPTNo, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Environment  ›  Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land

Social  ›  Affirmative Action Contracts

Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Russian Airstrikes in Syria

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Presidential influence on interest rates

Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Capitol Fence

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Cuba

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Jerusalem

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  EV Incentives and Funding

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

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

  ChatGPTNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

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?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  ChatGPTNo, only if there are serious allegations of harm or misconduct

Foreign Policy  ›  F-35

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Federal In-Office Mandate

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

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)?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Gulf of America

Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

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?

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Silicon Valley Bank Bailout

Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Air Force One

Should the military upgrade Air Force One?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  LNG Export Licenses

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

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

  Josh Shapiro voterbaseNo