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?
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?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
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, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, prohibits the military from conducting law-enforcement |
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?
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, 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?
Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order
When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?
Tim Kaine voterbaseUntil a vaccine is approved by the FDA |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Tim Kaine 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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
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?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Tim Kaine 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?
Tim Kaine 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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and implement a secure online voting process |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and also include LGBTQ+ topics |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Tim Kaine 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?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, 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?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Tim Kaine 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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
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?
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Public statementsYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, provide trigger warnings but students do not need safe spaces |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
ChatGPTRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this could unnecessarily start another war in the Middle East |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, we cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our institutions, laws, and history are inherently racist |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Public statementsIncrease |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Tim Kaine voterbaseFewer, 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?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
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)?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and increase the amount |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Public statementsYes, and with more aid and support |
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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
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?
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, 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?
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Public statementsYes, this will prevent Iran from gaining too much power in the Middle East |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
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?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
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 › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Tim Kaine voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
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?
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Public statementsYes, and we should eliminate it |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
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?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, until there is a vaccine |
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
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?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and we should provide reparations to Black Americans as well |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Tim Kaine voterbaseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
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.?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
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?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
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?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy |
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?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
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?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
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?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
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)?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
the Economy › 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?
Tim Kaine voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Tim Kaine voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
