Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Public statementsYes, Trump committed a crime when he threatened to withhold aid from Ukraine |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Public statementsYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-choice |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
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?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Public statementsNo, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
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?
Public statementsNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Public statementsYes, 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?
Public statementsYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Public statementsYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Public statementsNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Public statementsYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Public statementsYes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Public statementsYes, 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?
Public statementsYes, but only reform to include more seats |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Public statementsNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Public statementsYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Public statementsNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Public statementsYes, but only with missile strikes |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Public statementsNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Public statementsYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Public statementsYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Public statementsNo, 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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseRaise |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Party’s support baseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Public statementsNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Public statementsYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Public statementsNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Public statementsYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Public statementsNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Public statementsYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Public statementsYes, after debate. |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Public statementsYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Public statementsYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Public statementsYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Pete Buttigieg voterbasePalestine |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Pete Buttigieg 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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Public statementsYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Public statementsIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Public statementsFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Public statementsYes, but only for partial tuition |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Public statementsNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Public statementsYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
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)?
Public statementsNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Public statementsNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, as long as they pay taxes |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Public statementsIncrease |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
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?
Public statementsYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Public statementsNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Public statementsYes, as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Public statementsYes, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Public statementsYes, send a few hundred ground troops |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Public statementsYes, and switch to a representative democracy (popular vote) system |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseLess |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Public statementsNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Public statementsNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Public statementsYes, but only if they are non-profit |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Public statementsYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Public statementsIncrease |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Party’s support baseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Public statementsNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Public statementsYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Public statementsYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, for government workers but not for politicians |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
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?
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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, if they work at least forty hours per week |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Party’s support baseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state |
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)?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
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?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseYes |
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
Pete Buttigieg voterbaseNo |
