The quick guide to America’s 2016 Presidential candidates

Should adults that are illegally attempting to cross the U.S. border be separated from their children? ^{stats discuss}

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Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promise to deport two million to three million immigrants who have committed crimes suggested that he would dramatically step up removals of both people in the United States illegally and those with legal status.Source

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, and Mexico should pay for it "Begin working on an impenetrable physical wall on the southern border, on day one. Mexico will pay for the...Source

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities End sanctuary...Source

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare? ^{stats discuss}

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Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries "rump’s New Travel Ban Blocks Migrants From Six...Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, but we should spend more to increase our border security “A nation without borders is not a...Source

Should illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students When foreigners attend our great colleges & want to stay in the U.S., they should not be thrown out of our...Source

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes “Pride in our institutions, our history, and our values should be taught by parents and teachers, and impressed upon all who join our society,” he said during the speech. “Our system of government, and our American culture, is the best in the world and will produce the best outcomes for all who adopt it.”Source

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No A woman gets pregnant. She's nine months, she walks across the border, she has the baby in the United States, and we take care of the baby for 85 years. I don't think...Source

Should immigrants be required to learn English? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes We have to have assimilation--to have a country, we have to have...Source

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes I will build a great wall, and no body builds walls better than me and I would build it very inexpensively and I will have Mexico pay for it, mark my...Source

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported Triple the number of ICE...Source

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, but allow them to stay No citizenship. Let me go a step further -- they'll pay back-taxes, they have to pay taxes, there's no amnesty, as such, there's no amnesty, but we work with...Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages Because it is a mess. I think for a period of a year to two years we have to look back and we have to see, just to answer the second part of your question, where we are, where we stand, what's going...Source

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No “Travelers who have nationality or dual nationality of one of these countries will not be permitted for 90 days to enter the United States or be issued an immigrant or nonimmigrant...Source

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs "Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines. As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state. By allowing full competition in this market, insurance costs will go down and consumer satisfaction will go up."Source

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, this system is too expensive As far as single payer, it works in Canada. It could have worked in a different age. What I'd like to see is a private system without the artificial lines around every state. I have a big company with thousands of employees. And if I'm negotiating in BY or NJ or CA, I have like one bidder. Nobody can bid. You know why? Because the insurance companies are making a fortune because they have control of the politicians. They're making a fortune. Get rid of the artificial lines and you will have yourself great plans. And then we have to take care of the people that can't take care of themselves. And I will do that through a different system.Source

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No Although not specifically outlined in his healthcare proposal, President-Elect Trump has stated during his campaign that he does not believe health insurance carriers should be able to refuse coverage to individuals due to pre-existing...Source

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Donald Trump said tonight he could save Medicare billions of dollars by allowing it to negotiate drug prices directly with pharmaceutical companies -- embracing a position Democrats have championed and Republicans have opposed for...Source

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, but only for medical use I mean if you look -- I'm all for medical marijuana...Source

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid? ^{stats discuss}

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Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: More "There will be no more waiting in line," he said. "If you're waiting in line, you're going to go to a private doctor across the street, a private hospital across the street or nearby and you'll be taken care of quickly and...Source

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes We have to help them through the Medicaid system,” Trump told Mehmet Oz, the host of a popular daytime television show and a cardiothoracic surgeon at Columbia University Medical Center. “People have said that’s not the right thing to say. But there is a fairly large percentage who can’t afford itSource

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare? ^{stats discuss}

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals? ^{stats discuss}

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Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary “You’re gonna make the same if you do as good a...Source

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No On drug issues, Gov. Johnson agrees with Jill Stein with hard-core anti-drug-war and pro-marijuana-legalization stances. Hillary and Trump actually agree on these issues, sharing a cautious take-it-slow approach to legalizing marijuana and winding down the War on Drugs. For hard-core drug warriors, none of these four will do; those voters will have to turn to the Constitution Party this election cycleSource

Should the government raise taxes on the rich? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No "The rich will pay their fair share, but no one will pay so much that it destroys jobs, or undermines our ability to...Source

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes “I would like to raise it to at least...Source

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes The Trump plan will guarantee six weeks of paid maternity leave by amending the existing unemployment insurance (UI) that companies are required to carry. The benefit would apply only when employers don't offer paid maternity leave, and would be paid for by offsetting reductions in the program so that taxes are not raised. This enhancement will triple the average paid leave received by new mothers.Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Speaking on Fox News in 2013, Donald Trump said that automatic budget cuts, or sequester, does not go far enough and Congress must reduce spending further to address impending increases in the...Source

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: More No cuts to welfare, no cuts to food stamps & NOT A SINGLE CUT TO OBAMACARE, yet the new budget cuts military benefits....Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Lower Under my plan, no American company will pay more than 15% of their business income in taxes. Small businesses will benefit the most from this plan. Hillary Clinton’s plan will require small business to pay as much as three times more in taxes than what I am proposing, and her onerous regulations will put them totally out of business. I am going to cut regulations massively.Source

Do you support a universal basic income program? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No "Nafta has destroyed...Source

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Big day on Thursday for Indiana and the great workers of that wonderful state.We will keep our companies and jobs in the U.S. Thanks...Source

Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes The billionaire real estate developer focused on the deal for AT&T to buy Time Warner as part of a 14-minute wind-up to the policy portions of the speech, saying the merger would be “an example of the power structure I’m fighting.” AT&T announced Saturday night that it has agreed to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion. AT&T would pay $107.50 a share, with Time Warner shareholders receiving half in cash and half in AT&T stock.Source

Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses “'We have to address the issues of over-taxation and over-regulation and the lack of access to credit markets to get our small business owners thriving again,' Trump said. 'Rolling back the overtime regulation is just one example of the many regulations that need to be addressed to do that. We would love to see a delay or a carve-out of sorts for our small business owners.'" Read more: http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-shift/2016/08/trump-v-overtime-rule-215883#ixzz4HoxkQROi Follow us: @politico on Twitter | Politico on FacebookSource

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited Well, I think we have to be very careful with public sector unions. But they're not necessarily a force for bad, but I think we have to be very, very, very, very, I think we have to give people their choice. You know, people shouldn't be forced to be union, non-union. They have to have choice. And you know, a lot of places, it's very hard, if you're a unionized area, it's very hard to go other than union. People have to be given their choice. There's some people who do not want to be in a union, and then there are other people they feel more comfortable in the union. But people, we have to give choice. And I think it's so important. And I see it all the time because I deal in both sectors. I deal, I mean Florida is a great example. It's just the opposite of New York in that sense.Source

Should the government increase tariffs on imported products from China? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Instruct the U.S. Trade Representative to bring trade cases against China, both in this country and at the WTO. China's unfair subsidy behavior is prohibited by the terms of its entrance to the...Source

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes They make a fortune, they pay no tax. It's ricidlous…I want to lower the rates for the middle...Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes We have bridges that are falling down,” Mr. Trump said on the Fox Business Network. “We have many, many bridges that are in danger of...Source

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Janet Yellen is highly political and she's not raising rates for a very specific reason: because Obama told her not to because he wants to be out playing golf in a year from now and he wants to be doing other things and he doesn't want to see a big bubble burst during his administration.Source

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country And now we're about to sign another trade deal, TPP, which is going to be a disaster for this country because they don't talk about monetary manipulation. It is going to be a...Source

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, and we should eliminate it American workers have paid taxes their whole lives, and they should not be taxed again at death — it's just plain wrong," Trump...Source

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes I have decided to adjust the imports of aluminum articles by imposing a 10 percent ad valorem tariff on aluminum articles, as defined below, imported from all countries except Canada and...Source

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, not until we decrease our national debt The promises go hand in hand with Trump’s promise to shrink the size and reach of government, from eliminating some agencies outright to lifting regulations and running the bureaucracy with fewer...Source

Should the government subsidize farmers? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course With no available money and the current political movement to end wind farm subsidies, it's impossible to envision how this ill-conceived proposal will ever get...Source

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes "Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate."Source

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes While Trump has not specified a new tax plan in the run-up to his 2016 candidacy, he has indicated that he supports a flat tax and the so-called "Fair Tax" (a national sales...Source

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes One of the key planks in Donald Trump's tax reform plan would end the practice of U.S. multinationals stashing hundreds of billions of dollars in offshore accounts to reduce their U.S. tax...Source

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No Bezos is "using The Washington Post for power so that the politicians in Washington don't tax Amazon like they should be...Source

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes "A market study conducted by research and analysis firm Juniper speculates that bitcoin valuation will spike this year, citing the prospect of a Trump presidency in the US. Furthermore, the study finds that bitcoin transactions are speculated to exceed $92 billion in valuations this year, more than tripling the $27 billion value scaled in 2015. If presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential elections, the ensuing turmoil on world markets could lead to bitcoin thriving in such an environment, states a new study by Juniper Research."Source

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, but only after extensive background checks and continuous monitoring to ensure they have no terrorist connections “To keep radical Islamic terrorists out of the United States of...Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Increase "Mr. Trump will ask Congress to fully eliminate the defense sequester and will submit a new budget to rebuild our military. As part of removing the defense sequester, Congress must fully offset the costs of increased military spending, thus, making government leaner and more responsive to the public."Source

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights I would bring back waterboarding and I'd bring back a hell of a lot worse than...Source

Should our country remain in NATO? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes President Donald Trump has reaffirmed to France the U.S. commitment to the NATO alliance, including that all members share the burden on defense...Source

Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, and send in ground troops He [Obama] announces that he's sending 50 [special forces troops to Syria] …now that's not a great announcement because 50 doesn't sound like too...Source

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Trump has been sharply critical of the Obama administration's handling of relations with Israel and has called for a closer alliance with Israeli Prime Minister...Source

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, but scale back our current involvement "Trump wants UN funds cut more than 50 percent":...Source

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation This candidate is most likely to choose this position based on previous statements regarding a similar topic to the asked question, and party...Source

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism We're like a bunch of babies — but we're gonna stay within the laws," he added. "But you know what we're gonna do? We're gonna have those laws broadened. Because we're playing with two sets of rules — their rules and our...Source

Should the government send in ground troops to fight ISIS? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes He [Obama] announces that he's sending 50 [special forces troops to Syria] …now that's not a great announcement because 50 doesn't sound like too...Source

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Decrease It is necessary that we invest in our infrastructure, stop sending foreign aid to countries that hate us and use that money to rebuild our tunnels, roads, bridges and schools—and nobody can do that better than...Source

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism It was just a protest, and we need more than protests, we need action," he said. "It didn't stop the Brennan disaster, which is what it should have really, the purpose should have been for...Source

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, we should let China address this issue Nobody is discussing it with China. China has total control. Believe me — they say they don't — they have total control over North Korea, and China should solve that problem," Trump said in a phone interview on "Fox and...Source

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No "But all of the concessions that Barack Obama has granted the Castro regime were done with executive order, which means the next president can reverse them. And that is what I will do unless the Castro regime meets our demands," Trump said Friday. "Those demands will include religious and political freedom for the Cuban people and the freeing of political prisoners," Trump said.Source

Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No Donald Trump isn't letting up on his criticism of the offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS. In fact, he doubled down on Saturday, questioning the reasons for the US-backed mission and criticizing US leaders involved in its...Source

Should the government provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security we can't continue to defend everybody, and lose on every single thing we do. We have to rebuild our country. Our country is a mess. Our infrastructure's crumbling. We owe $19...Source

Should the U.S. overthrow President Assad of Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, this would allow ISIS to control Syria We have to get rid of ISIS first. After we get rid of ISIS, we'll start thinking about it. But we can't be fighting Assad. And when you're fighting Assad, you are fighting Russia, you're fighting — you're fighting a lot of different...Source

Should the government provide assistance to protesters in Iran? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats I don't know why our allies are so surprised Obama is tapping their phones? Nothing...Source

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us The people of Crimea, from what I've heard, would rather be with Russia than where they were, " Trump said, echoing a frequent Kremlin talking...Source

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No Now they're supposedly hitting ISIS, which is a positive thing," Trump said Tuesday on CNN's "New Day," referring to Russian airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria...Source

Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes “Certainly we are there to...Source

Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes “I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of...Source

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No I’m very much involved with the generals and admirals on the airplane, the F-35 you’ve been reading about it. And it’s way, way behind schedule and many, many billions of dollars behind budget. I don’t like that,” he said. “And the admirals have been fantastic. The generals have been fantastic. I’ve really gotten to know ’em well. And were going to do some big things on the F-35 program and perhaps the F-18 program. And we’re going to get those costs way down, and we’re gonna get the plane to be even better and we’re going to have to competition. And it’s going to be a beautiful thing.Source

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation? ^{stats discuss}

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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No So I'm a very, very big supporter of the Second...Source

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes "Officials announced that the administration will work with states on what they called "rigorous" firearms training for "specially qualified" school personnel on a voluntary basis, including leveraging Department of Justice assistance to give school personnel firearm training from state and local law enforcement agencies, the administration announced."Source

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes I tend to agree with that - quite...Source

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes “We’re going to take a very serious look (at term...Source

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, until the frequency of terrorist attacks by Muslim extremists decrease Trump praised Cruz's plan as a "good idea" that he supports "100 percent" in an interview with CNN. The GOP front-runner also intensified his past calls for the U.S. to engage in harsher interrogation techniques, arguing that Belgium could have prevented the bombings had it tortured a suspect in last year's Paris attacks who was arrested last week.Source

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag - if they do, there must be consequences - perhaps loss of citizenship or year in...Source

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No I don't like anything having to do with changing our 2nd Amendment," Trump said, vowing to revoke any executive order on guns imposed by Obama. "We have plenty of rules and...Source

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)? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes "Obama’s attack on the internet is another top down power grab. Net neutrality is the Fairness Doctrine. Will target conservative...Source

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists Donald Trump says the United States' inability to get NSA leaker Edward Snowden back in the country to face charges is...Source

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No "Hope Republicans in the Great State of Pennsylvania challenge the new “pushed” Congressional Map, all the way to the Supreme Court, if necessary. Your Original was correct! Don’t let the Dems take elections away from you so that they can raise taxes & waste money!"Source

Do you support the Patriot Act? ^{stats discuss}

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No Its bad, I feel strongly about...Source

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No And it's my absolute intention to leave Social Security the way it is. Not increase the age and to leave it as...Source

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Eminent domain is an absolute necessity for a country, for our country. Without it, you wouldn't have roads, you wouldn't have hospitals, you wouldn't have anything. You wouldn't have schools, you wouldn't have bridges. You need eminent domain. And a lot of the big conservatives that tell me how conservative they are — I think I'm more than they are — they tell me, oh — well, they all want the Keystone Pipeline. The Keystone Pipeline, without eminent domain, it wouldn't go 10 feet, OK? You need eminent domain. And eminent domain is a good thing, not a bad thing.Source

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions I would deal with him...Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No The spotlight has finally been put on the low-life leakers! They will be...Source

Do you support affirmative action programs? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No I have friends who have smart sons with great marks, great boards, great everything and they can't get into Harvard," Trump said. "We don't know a thing about this guy. There are a lot of questions that are unanswered about our...Source

Should the military upgrade Air Force One? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No President Eisenhower’s dire warnings about the military industrial complex acquiring undue power over our government and stifling democracy have come true,” said Stein. “Far too much of the military budget has become wasteful corporate welfare, and war profiteers drive our foreign policy. Profit-driven military adventurism is not making us more secure, it’s making the world more dangerous for Americans and everyone else. We need to refocus our military on defending our country, not dominating the globe,” Stein asserted.Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No "you have to be a citizen to...Source

Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for elections? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No I am going to ask Congress to pass a campaign finance reform that prevents registered foreign lobbyists from raising money in American...Source

Should the electoral college be abolished? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No "I never appreciated it until now," Trump told supporters at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., on the last stop of his "Thank You" tour of battleground states. "How genius it was, what they had in mind. "Because at that time, they didn't want everybody going to Boston and New York — and everything else would be forgotten. "Now, it is the same thing. "It's genius, I'm telling you," Trump said. "It's genius."Source

Should a photo ID be required to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, this will prevent voter fraud This voting system is out of control. You have people, in my opinion, that are voting many, many times. They don't want security, they don't want...Source

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes On Monday afternoon, a Trump son, Donald Trump Jr., will be a special guest at a New York City fundraiser for Rebuilding America Now, a pro-Trump outside group, according to an invitation obtained by POLITICO. The event will be co-hosted by Wall Street investor Anthony Scaramucci and NASCAR CEO Brian France, both of whom have been helping Trump.Source

Should the minimum voting age be lowered? ^{stats discuss}

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Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes I am going to re-institute a 5-year ban on all executive branch officials lobbying the government for 5 years after they leave government service. I am going to ask Congress to pass this ban into law so that it cannot be lifted by executive...Source

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes I am self funding my campaign so I don’t owe anything to lobbyists and special interests. I will bring the greatest negotiators and smartest operators to Washington to help Make America Great...Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No “I mean honestly, she shouldn’t be allowed to run. no she shouldn’t be,” said...Source

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No When the audit is complete I will release my returns. I don’t know when that’s going to be,” he said. “But when the audit is complete, I’ll release my returns. I have no problem with it. It doesn’t...Source

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No Asked whether student loan debt was a bubble waiting to burst, Trump said, "The country is a big fat bubble run by incompetent people, and it's ready to...Source

Do you support Common Core national standards? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level But it has been taken over by the federal government. It was originally supposed to be that way. And certainly sounds better that way. But it has all been taken over now by the bureaucrats in Washington, and they are not interested in what's happening in Miami or in Florida, in many cases.Source

Do you support charter schools? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Donald Trump has already ordered a military strike on Syria without congressional...Source

Should France continue to assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes "The other thing with the terrorists is you have to take out their families when you get these terrorists, you have to take out their families. They care about their lives, don't kid yourself. When they say they don't care about their lives, you have to take out their families."- Donald J. Trump. If the President believes that killing the innocent civilians simply if they're related to ISIS militants is necessary, then he clearly would believe that assassinating foreign terror suspects is justified.Source

Should laptops be banned on all direct flights departing from the Middle East? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes The day before the coalition met, the Trump administration announced that no direct flights from eight of these 10 Muslim-majority countries to the United States could allow passengers to sit with their laptops and...Source

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, and global warming is a natural occurrence Trump does not believe climate change is real, tweeting out his skepticism with strong language and calling it a hoax on Fox News in 2014. In a 2012 Twitter post which is no longer accessible, Trump charged that the concept of climate change was created by the Chinese to supress the U.S. economy. In addition, Trump has expressed firm opposition to wind turbines, which he sees as an environmental and aesthetic problem.Source

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No President Obama has done everything he can to get in the way of American energy. He’s made life much more difficult for North Dakota, as costly regulation makes it harder and harder to turn a profit...We’re going to lift moratoriums on energy production in federal areas.Source

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes President Trump announced on Thursday that the United States would withdraw from the Paris climate accord, weakening efforts to combat global warming and embracing isolationist voices in his White House who argued that the agreement was a pernicious threat to the economy and American sovereignty.Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes Fracking will lead to American energy independence. With price of natural gas continuing to drop, we can be at a tremendous...Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No This candidate is most likely to choose this position based on previous statements regarding a similar topic to the asked question, and party...Source

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes I think it's incredible that we're going slow on drilling. I think it's beyond anything I've ever seen that we're going slow on drilling. there are always going to be problems. You're going to have an oil spill. You clean it up and you fix it up and it'll be fine.Source

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, and the government should never support unproven technologies Donald Trump has lost a legal action against a major experimental windfarm being built close to his golf resort in...Source

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead I am totally in favor of vaccines. But I want smaller doses over a longer period of...Source

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No NoSource

Do you support the use of nuclear energy? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy We do need nuclearr...Source

Should the government fund space travel? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes It's been a long time since a bill like this has been signed reaffirming our national commitment to the core mission of NASA, human space exploration, space science and technology,” he said. Later he added, “We support jobs. It's about...Source

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, it should be a police department’s or officer’s choice to wear one However, Trump did not support making the officer-worn video cameras mandatory across the...Source

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes "If we don't get tough on the drug dealers, we are wasting our time... And that toughness includes the death...Source

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No They're giving 200,000 people that have been convicted of heinous crimes, horrible crimes, the worst crimes, the right to vote," Trump said. "Because you know what? They know they're going to vote Democrat. And that could be the swing. That's how disgusting and dishonest our political system isSource

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No, we should build more prisons This candidate is most likely to choose this position based on previous statements regarding a similar topic to the asked question, and party...Source

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: No The Republican contenders Ted Cruz and Donald J. Trump already warn about the risk of sending criminals back to the...Source

Should the government increase spending on public transportation? ^{stats discuss}

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes He wants to increase infrastructure spending and that would likely include public...Source