Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Gerald R. Ford voterbasePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Gerald R. Ford 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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, if a governor or mayor loses control the military needs to step in |
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Gerald R. Ford 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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseReform to a flat tax |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on lowering the cost of education |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, tax carbon emissions instead |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Social › DEI vs Merit Based Hiring
Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseLower |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Gerald R. Ford 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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Party’s support baseYes and also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
ChatGPTNo, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
ChatGPTNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
ChatGPTNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
ChatGPTYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseIsrael |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
ChatGPTNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing |
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
Gerald R. Ford 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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
ChatGPTYes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Gerald R. Ford 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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
ChatGPTNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Party’s support baseYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Immigration › Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
ChatGPTNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to |
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only for low income families |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training |
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
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)?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, Iran has supported ISIS and their actions continue to destabilize the Middle East |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada
Should Canada become part of the United States?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and make it a criminal offense |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
ChatGPTYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but increase oversight |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable 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?
Gerald R. Ford 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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but only for drug dealers, not users |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Party’s support baseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Gas Tax
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and permanently end it |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
ChatGPTYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
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 as a temporary measure to stabilize prices |
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, lift the travel embargo but do not allow trade until Cuba becomes a democratic republic |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
the Environment › EV Incentives and Funding
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, they should be reduced |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should the United States renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
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 |
Foreign Policy › Gulf of America
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
the Environment › LNG Export Licenses
Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
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?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo |
