Here are your answers compared to this voter’s answers.
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
9>9 Personal answerPro-life except for extreme cases which would otherwise result in the death of the mother or child, and provide birth control, sex education, and social services to reduce the need for abortion rather than criminalizing it |
Social › Gay Marriage
9>9 Personal answerYes, but marriage is a religious term, and churches should not have to compromise their religious beliefs if they don't agree. Civil unions should be the official government term rather than a marriage license. |
the Economy › Equal Pay
9>9 Personal answerYes, and the government has a role to ensure that the law is carried out. |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
9>9 Personal answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, training and close "gun show" loopholes. |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
9>9 Personal answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Gun Buyback
9>9 Personal answerYes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback |
Social › Gender Identity
9>9 Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
9>9 Personal answerNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Social › Transgender Athletes
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
9>9 Personal answerYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
9>9 Personal answerMinimum wage standards should be adjusted by age groups and one's economic security. |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
9>9 Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
the Environment › Climate Change
9>9 Personal answerYes, and incentivize the use and growth of alternative energy and carbon tax |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
9>9 Personal answerYes, but the employee should provide updated status on their health to their employer to ensure they are not taking advantage of the system. |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
9>9 Personal answerNo, but lessen penalties, and treat it as a health issue by devoting much more resources to prevention and rehabilitation. |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
9>9 Personal answerNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
Foreign Policy › Iran
9>9 Personal answerNo, the whole world needs to work together to disarm nuclear weapons. |
the Economy › Taxes
9>9 Personal answerAdopt a dollar for dollar progressive tax rate, and close all loopholes except in cases of bankruptcy that would severely damage the economy. |
Elections › Mental competency testing
9>9 Personal answerYes, but it should be done by a third party group, and be completed by all politicians. Government needs experienced leaders. |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
9>9 Personal answerNo, targeting communities based on religion or race is unconstitutional and unethical. Local government should communicate with members of communities they have concerns about to discuss how the freedoms of all parties can be protected. |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
9>9 Personal answerYes, if they support American values. |
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only starting in 7th grade, and it should include curriculum that there are solutions to institutional racism. |
Immigration › Immigration
9>9 Personal answerYes, if they were born here |
Education › Free College for All
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only partial coverage on a merit based application like scholarships, and lower interest rates for student loans. |
Education › Student Loans
9>9 Personal answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
Social › Death Penalty
9>9 Personal answerNo, but programs should experiment with rehabilitation efforts because life in prison is too costly |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
9>9 Personal answerNo, only if they have not attained full citizenship yet, if it is safe for them to return to their country, and their sentence calls for it. |
Healthcare › Marijuana
9>9 Personal answerNo, but addictions and use of any addictive substance should be treated more as a health epidemic, not a criminal problem. We should focus on rehabilitation and prevention, not humiliating addicts. |
Social › Hate Speech
9>9 Personal answerNo, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government |
Social › Confederate Flag
9>9 Personal answerNo, it should only be appropriately displayed for educational purposes in classrooms or museums for discussions on American unity, equality, and history. |
Social › Government Mandates
9>9 Personal answerYes, and abstinence program should also be supported |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
9>9 Personal answerYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only reform to impose term limits or a mandatory retirement age |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
9>9 Personal answerYes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
9>9 Personal answerYes, and switching to an alternative election method as well may also be helpful |
Social › Women in Combat
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
9>9 Personal answerNo, but the government should hold negotiations with social media companies and influencers to discuss how to safely deter fake news and misinformation and balance government controls with private freedoms. |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
9>9 Personal answerYes, but with exceptions for personal health reasons |
Immigration › Border Security
9>9 Personal answerNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
Crime › Private Prisons
9>9 Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
9>9 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
9>9 Personal answerYes, but for now, mostly dedicated to research |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for life-threatening circumstances and should also be allowed to purchase private healthcare. |
Elections › Campaign Finance
9>9 Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors and wealthy supporters can show their support in other ways |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
9>9 Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
9>9 Personal answerNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
9>9 Personal answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Elections › Voter Fraud
9>9 Personal answerYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
9>9 Personal answerShould be adjusted to be progressive, dollar for dollar tax rate, and all loopholes should be eliminated. |
Social › Safe Spaces
9>9 Personal answerNo, universities should use other methods to help students transition into adult life. |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
9>9 Personal answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
the Economy › Government Spending
9>9 Personal answerNo, but increase public spending by reducing the unnecessary bureaucracy of the federal government departments, streamline taxpayer dollars so they go straight back to the community, close tax loopholes and reduce tax evasions. |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
9>9 Personal answerNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Foreign Policy › Israel
9>9 Personal answerWe should only provide extensive support to an administration that fairly upholds the rights of both Palestinians and Israelis. |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
9>9 Personal answerYes, to provide humanitarian aid, but international military analysts should work closely with Ukraine to determine the best courses of action, and the rest of our resources should be on depleting Russia's ability to fight. |
Foreign Policy › NATO
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Border Wall
9>9 Personal answerNo, but keep the current wall, strengthen military presence and high tech surveillance, and negotiate a diplomatic deal with Mexico to strengthen its own border policies. |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
9>9 Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Social › First Amendment
9>9 Personal answerYes, it instills the concept that the country is biased for judeo-christian values. |
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
9>9 Personal answerNo, majority of people receive medicaid are eligible because they cannot work and therefore do not receive medicare |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only dealers |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
9>9 Personal answerNo, and do more to prevent insider trading by their friends and family |
Crime › Defunding the Police
9>9 Personal answerNo, but the system should be streamlined to allow for both to exist. |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
9>9 Personal answerBoth equally |
Social › Niqāb
9>9 Personal answerYes, but provisions must be made so they can be properly identified. |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
9>9 Personal answerYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
9>9 Personal answerYes, and all citizens of the United States should pass the same test to attain full citizenship |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
9>9 Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
9>9 Personal answerOnly provided that they have lived in the country for at least 10 years, and will live in the country for the duration of the entire term of whoever is elected in the races they vote for. |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
9>9 Personal answerNo, cities should focus on rehabilitation and prevention instead. |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
9>9 Personal answerRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
9>9 Personal answerYes, but require that this is only given if the individual is actively searching for a job or is currently employed. |
the Economy › Welfare
9>9 Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
9>9 Personal answerYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
9>9 Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
the Economy › Labor Unions
9>9 Personal answerHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
9>9 Personal answerNo, but the pipeline should only go to local refineries and support the local area rather than transport cross-country, should avoid as much private property as possible, and failure to comply should result in large fines. |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
9>9 Personal answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
Elections › Campaign Finance
9>9 Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
9>9 Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
9>9 Personal answerNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
Education › Common Core
9>9 Personal answerYes, in theory, but the implementation should be tailored to each student's learning habits and abilities. |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
9>9 Personal answerYes, but should be eligible only for a certain sect of financial assistance and scholarships. |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
9>9 Personal answerNo, but create a federal program to purchase existing offshore sources to restore the natural environment, and incentivize alternative energy production. |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
9>9 Personal answerYes, but we should more closely monitor how our money is spent. |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
9>9 Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
9>9 Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Fracking
9>9 Personal answerNo, we should continue to conduct research on both fracking and alternative energy sources until one produces greater beneficial long-term effects. |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
9>9 Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Healthcare › Obamacare
9>9 Personal answerYes, but needs significant reform and provisions for those that don't fit any of the circumstances. Its efficiency has degraded now that the 2008 recession is over. |
Elections › Lobbyists
9>9 Personal answerNo, the current two-year ban is sufficient |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as landowners are given help in finding appropriate housing and the projects benefit the community. |
Elections › Mail in ballots
9>9 Personal answerYes, but add stricter requirements for eligibility and verification |
Elections › Electoral College
9>9 Personal answerNo, but reform so that votes are distributed proportionally instead of the current winner take all system |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
9>9 Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Crime › Collective Bargaining
9>9 Personal answerYes, but should only be used to attain a defense lawyer, not participate in the trial in any other way. |
the Environment › Animal Testing
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Science › Nuclear Energy
9>9 Personal answerYes, in addition to using other green energy alternatives and providing more research for technology like fusion. |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
9>9 Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Torture
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only as a last resort |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
9>9 Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they have served their punishment and have proven that they have denounced and turned from their criminal actions. |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
9>9 Personal answerLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
Foreign Policy › Drones
9>9 Personal answerNo, preventing and responding to terrorism or intelligence should be a global responsibility, and be authorized by the United Nations. |
Science › GMO Labels
9>9 Personal answerYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
9>9 Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Education › Universal Pre-K
9>9 Personal answerYes, but funding should come from states instead of the federal government |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
9>9 Personal answerNo, but social programs to educate people on how to get out of poverty should be made available, followed by more efficient social welfare to provide basic needs. |
Transportation › Public Transportation
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if the solution supports environmentally friendly solutions, supports private business competition, and standards are upheld. |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
9>9 Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
Education › Charter Schools
9>9 Personal answerYes, but provide minor provisions to ensure public schools are still competitive and maintain reputation. |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
9>9 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
9>9 Personal answerYes, people are now living longer than when the program was created |
the Economy › Estate Tax
9>9 Personal answerNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
9>9 Personal answerYes, and increase tax incentives for companies that make products of at least 75% biodegradable material. |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
9>9 Personal answerYes, except for repeat offenders convicted of felonies in the process of serving their sentence. |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
9>9 Personal answerYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
9>9 Personal answerNo, foreign aggressive military actions should only be enacted after agreement between the President, vice president, and Department of Defense, and Department of State. |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
9>9 Personal answerNo, but a new, stronger global protocol should be made. |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
9>9 Personal answerNo |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
9>9 Personal answerYes, only if there is undeniable evidence of proof to commit or have committed an attack against the country, and the terrorist's country of current residence agrees. |
Foreign Policy › NATO
9>9 Personal answerYes, because it is integral to the balance of global power, but we should pressure and inspire NATO countries to reach their targets in other ways. |
the Economy › China Tariffs
9>9 Personal answerYes, but use a gradually increasing tax over many years, and only in certain sectors |
Science › Space Exploration
9>9 Personal answerYes |
the Economy › NAFTA
9>9 Personal answerYes, but new provisions to address illegal drug traffic and outsourcing jobs is needed |
the Economy › Gas Tax
9>9 Personal answerYes, but should be applied to stabilize inflation. |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only domestically, a diplomatic solution with Mexico should be determined, and drugs should be treated as a health issue. |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as the activity is monitored in some way to prevent misinformation and paid reach |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
9>9 Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Foreign Policy › India Arms
9>9 Personal answerNo, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
9>9 Personal answerNo, but investigate the CIA and NSA directors as well |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
9>9 Personal answerYes, but the NSA should work in greater cooperation with its allies so they understand some parts of the NSA missions. |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only in certain cases. |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
9>9 Personal answerNo, lift the trade embargo but do not allow travel until Cub becomes a democracy. |
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
9>9 Personal answerYes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel |
Education › School Truancy
9>9 Personal answerNo, truancy should be judged on a case by case basis between the family, school, and government, such as students in financial instability. |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
9>9 Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
9>9 Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
9>9 Personal answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
Foreign Policy › F-35
9>9 Personal answerYes, but we need to explore diplomatic solutions to deescalating potential conflicts. |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
9>9 Personal answerYes, but the incentive should be repayed by the owner over time and reinvested in building green infrastructure. |
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You side slightly towards “security”, meaning you more often believe the government should do everything within its power to ensure the security of its citizens. This theme is most important to you.
You are a centrist on left wing and right wing issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on authoritarian and libertarian issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on democratic socialism and capitalism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “nationalism”, meaning you more often support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on politically incorrect and politically correct issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on unilateralism and multilateralism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “religious”, meaning you more often support policies that reflect religious values and principles. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “protectionism”, meaning you believe globalization is detrimental to the safety, compensation, environment, and standard of living of workers. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “deregulation”, meaning you more often believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on assimilation and multiculturalism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on pacifism and militarism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on traditional and progressive issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on isolationism and imperialism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on individualism and collectivism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “decentralization”, meaning you more often believe that administrative power and decision making should be handled at the local level and serve the best interests of the local community. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on tender and tough issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on small government and big government issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on keynesian and laissez-faire issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on anthropocentrism and environmentalism issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on meritocracy and democracy issues. This theme is only less important to you.
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