Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Phil Weiser voterbasePro-choice |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Phil Weiser 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?
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?
Phil Weiser 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?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
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?
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Party’s support baseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but we should cancel all student loan debt and make education free |
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
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?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Party’s support baseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Phil Weiser 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?
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
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?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, 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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › DEI vs Merit Based Hiring
Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?
Elections › 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?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Phil Weiser 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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, as long as it covers all protected groups (age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion) and is not based on critical race theory |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
Party’s support baseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Phil Weiser 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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseRaise |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, reduce military spending instead |
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?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Phil Weiser voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
Phil Weiser 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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, and increase the personal liability for misconduct |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Phil Weiser 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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Phil Weiser voterbaseHelp |
Immigration › Border Emergency Declaration
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Phil Weiser voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Party’s support baseNo, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Phil Weiser voterbaseIncrease |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
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?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Phil Weiser voterbaseIncrease |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, 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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseDecrease |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Phil Weiser 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?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools instead |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
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)?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
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?
Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada
Should Canada become part of the United States?
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Phil Weiser voterbaseLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, and abolish police unions |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
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?
Party influenceYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, I am satisfied with the current rate |
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
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?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
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?
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Phil Weiser 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.?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Party’s support baseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Domestic Policy › Greenland
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
Foreign Policy › India Arms
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
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?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Party’s support baseYes, but with very strict oversight and regulations |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Phil Weiser voterbaseYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
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?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
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?
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?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
the Environment › EV Incentives and Funding
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
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 Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
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?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
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?
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)?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should the United States renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
Party’s support baseYes, but only on terms they overwhelmingly support |
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?
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 › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
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?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
Phil Weiser voterbaseNo, the current fleet is sufficient |
the Environment › LNG Export Licenses
Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
