The quick guide to America’s 2016 Presidential candidates

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}

Donald Trump voters: No Source

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 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 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 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}

Donald Trump voters: Yes Source

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}

Donald Trump voters: Yes Source

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

Donald Trump voters: No 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}

Donald Trump voters: Yes Source

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}

Donald Trump voters: No 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 U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? ^{stats discuss}

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

Donald Trump’s answer: No Then he goes on, and we don’t have to do the rest of it, but basically he suggests, in the transcript he says, “The NRA fought to make sure people on the no-fly list can buy guns.” Again, Teddy Kennedy was on the no-fly list. The problem with “no-fly, no buy,” is that the no-fly list was too broad and there is something called due process of law in the United States.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 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 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

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

Donald Trump voters: Yes Source

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

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

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}

Donald Trump voters: No Source

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

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

Donald Trump voters: No 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

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 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}

Donald Trump voters: No Source

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Hillary will focus resources on detaining and deporting those individuals who pose a violent threat to public safety, and ensure refugees who seek asylum in the U.S. have a fair chance to tell their...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, and we should adopt an open border policy Hillary Clinton in 2013 said she dreams of a “common market with open trade and open...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes "Hillary Clinton believes that sanctuary cities can help further public safety, and she has defended those policies going back years," said Xochitl Hinojosa, a campaign spokeswoman, in a statement made public Thursday. "As she made clear, this particular individual should not have been on the streets...She believes that we need a system where people like this don't fall through the cracks and that is why she continues to fight for comprehensive immigration reform."Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and grant them citizenship But that's just the beginning. There's much more to do expand and enhance protections for families and communities, she...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Now he says he wants to stop all Muslims from entering the United States. It's a shameful idea. It's also dangerous. At a time when America should be doing everything we can to fight radical jihadists, Mr. Trump is supplying them with new propaganda. He's playing right into their hands.Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships I was one of the original sponsors of the DREAM...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}

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and abolish all national borders Hillary Clinton in 2013 said she dreams of a “common market with open trade and open...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No "Hillary will introduce comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to full and equal citizenship within her first 100 days in office. It will treat every person with dignity, fix the family visa backlog, uphold the rule of law, protect our borders and national security, and bring millions of hardworking people into the formal economy."Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Every family should feel like they belong in this...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, only if they are convicted of a violent crime I will not deport children. I would not deport children. I do not want to deport family members either, Jorge. I want to, as I said, prioritize who would be deported: violent criminals, people planning terrorist attacks, anybody who threatens us. That's a relatively small universe.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record here's why you may think comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship isn't something you care about, but I'm telling you it will help fix the labor market, it will bring people out of the shadows...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost Clinton, too, supports an increase in the cap. In a 2007 talk, she made her position clear, saying: "I also want to reaffirm my commitment to the H-1B visa program and to increase the current cap. Foreign skilled workers contribute greatly to our U.S. technological...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes This is a very important point in this debate, because I do believe in universal coverage. Remember, I fought for it 25 years...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Clinton has not called for a single-payer plan. She said she wants a public option to be "possible" but she has not called for moving to a system of only single...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No "We could require that every insurance company had to insure everybody and no exclusions for preexisting...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs Over the past year, we've seen far too many examples of drug companies raising prices excessively for long-standing, life-saving treatments with little or no new innovation or...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but only for medical use I have to say I think we need to be very clear about the benefits of marijuana use for medicinal...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Less Fundamentally reform veterans’ health care to ensure access to timely and high quality care and block efforts to privatize the VA—including improving health care for women at the VHA, ending the veteran suicide epidemic, and continuing efforts to identify and treat invisible, latent, and toxic wounds of war that affect veterans, family members, and caregivers after their service.Source

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}

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Hillary will fight for health insurance for our lowest income residents living in every state across the nation. Hillary will follow President Obama’s proposal to allow any state that signs up for the Medicaid expansion to receive a 100 percent match for the first three years, and she will continue to look for other ways to incentivize states to expand Medicaid to meet the health needs of their most vulnerable residents.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes In addition to these immediate protections, today, Hillary is reaffirming her commitment to her broader plan to lower drug prices for all Americans, introduced last year in September, by holding drug companies accountable, letting Medicare negotiate prices, capping monthly drug costs, and ensuring drug companies invest in research and innovation rather than marketing.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes  guaranteeing finally equal pay for women's...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes "We are going to tax the wealthy who have made all of the income gains in the last 15 years: the superwealthy, the corporations, Wall...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Going from $7.25 to $12 is a huge difference. Thirty-five million people will get a raise. One in four working mothers will get a raise. I want to get something done. And I think setting the goal to get to $12 is the way to go, encouraging others to get to $15. But, of course, if we have a Democratic Congress, we will go to $15.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}

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes I believe we should offer paid family leave so no one has to choose between keeping a paycheck and caring for a new baby or a sick...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy  We do have to do more infrastructure spending. That will put many Americans to...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income I’ve advocated tying the welfare payment to certain behavior about being a good parent. You couldn’t get your welfare check if your child wasn’t immunized. You couldn’t get your welfare check if you didn’t participate in a parenting program. You couldn’t get your check if you didn’t show up for student-teacher conferences. I’m a big believer in linking opportunity and rights with responsibility and duties.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Raise Powerful corporations try to game the tax system to pay as little as possible. And for far too long, American taxpayers have had to pick up the...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Before I ran for President, I read a book called With Liberty and Dividends for All: How to Save Our Middle Class When Jobs Don’t Pay Enough, by Peter Barnes, which explored the idea of creating a new fund that would use revenue from shared national resources to pay a dividend to every citizen, much like how the Alaska Permanent Fund distributes the state’s oil royalties every year. Shared national resources include oil and gas extracted from public lands and the public airwaves used by broadcasters and mobile phone companies, but that gets you only so far. If you view the nation’s financial system as a shared resource, then you can start raising real money from things like a financial transactions tax. Same with the air we breathe and carbon pricing. Once you capitalize the fund, you can provide every American with a modest basic income every year [emphasis Vox’s]. Besides cash in people’s pockets, it would also be a way of making every American feel more connected to our country and to one another—part of something bigger than ourselves. I was fascinated by this idea, as was my husband, and we spent weeks working with our policy team to see if it could be viable enough to include in my campaign. We would call it “Alaska for America.” Unfortunately, we couldn’t make the numbers work. To provide a meaningful dividend each year to every citizen, you’d have to raise enormous sums of money, and that would either mean a lot of new taxes or cannibalizing other important programs. We decided it was exciting but not realistic, and left it on the shelf. That was the responsible decision. I wonder now whether we should have thrown caution to the wind and embraced “Alaska for America” as a long-term goal and figured out the details later.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Crack down on companies that ship jobs and earnings overseas and create incentives for companies to bring back jobs to the...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced On the campaign trail, Clinton acknowledged that NAFTA has "hurt a lot of American workers" and advocated for broad reform of trade policy. President Barack Obama's campaign even used the flip-flop against Clinton during the 2008...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Help Clinton told the union audience she would "cut 500,000 private contracting jobs" during her first year as...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No If I'm fortunate enough to be president, I will expect the government to conduct a very thorough analysis before making a decision," she...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Mrs. Clinton’s campaign took a subtly different position, saying that she opposed the agreement in its current...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Hillary Clinton is proposing a sharp increase in the capital-gains tax rate paid by the highest earners on short-term investments, in some cases nearly doubling it, her attempt to shift American companies' focus to their long-term...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No This is not "End the Fed" or even "audit the Fed" — she wants to rebuild it from its fundamentals at the regional...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery Clinton would increase federal infrastructure funding by $275 billion over a five-year period, fully paying for these investments through business tax...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Clinton has proposed restoring the estate tax to its 2009 parameters, raising the rate to 45 percent and only allowing couples to exempt $7 million. She has also proposed other tax measures aimed at making wealthy people and large corporations pay their "fair share."Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement I waited until it had actually been negotiated because I did want to give the benefit of the doubt to the administration. Once I saw what the outcome was, I opposed...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Throughout her career, Hillary has stood up for Medicare and Social Security. She is committed to preserving, protecting, and strengthening these lifelines for today’s seniors and for future...Source

Should the government subsidize farmers? ^{stats discuss}

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes She also outlined plans to boost investment in rural businesses and entrepreneurs, reduce regulations on community banks so they have more freedom to make loans to growing businesses, and called for doubling funding for beginning farmer...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Hillary Clinton cosponsored legislation to expand protections for worker's pensions and cosponsored bills to protect overtime pay for working...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes Some of you may have just heard about these disclosures about outrageous tax havens and loopholes and superrich people across the world are exploiting in Panama and elsewhere," she said at the annual Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention. "We are going after all these scams and make sure everyone pays their fair share here in America.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Another priority must be reforming our tax code," Hillary said during a speech last week. "Now, we hear Republican candidates talk a lot about tax reform. But take a good look at their plans. Well, that is a sure budget busting giveaway to the super wealthy, and that's the kind of bad economics you are likely to hear from any of the candidatesSource

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Thursday she supported allowing cities and states to tax online...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training But the comprehensive background checks, closing the gun show loophole, closing the online loophole, closing what's called the Charleston loophole, where you get a gun at the end of three days, even if the background check is not completed which is what the killer in Charleston did. Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary When Republican candidates like Ted Cruz call for treating American Muslims like criminals and for racially profiling predominantly Muslim neighborhoods," she said, referring to Cruz's push for "patrols" of Muslim communities, "it's wrong, it's counterproductive, it's dangerousSource

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes While she was senator of New York, Clinton co-sponsored the Flag Protection Act of 2005, which would have outlawed “destroying or damaging a U.S. flag with the primary purpose and intent to incite or produce imminent violence or a breach of the...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Because it removed any accountability from the makers and the sellers. And it also disrupted what was a very promising legal theory, to try to get makers to do more to make guns safer for example. To try to give sellers more accountability for selling guns when they shouldn't have. So that is an issue that Senator Sanders and I differ on, I voted against giving them immunity, but I think we should very seriously move to repeal that and go back to making sure gun makers and sellers are like any other business. They can be held accountable.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}

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Congress should move ahead now with the USA Freedom Act — a good step forward in ongoing efforts to protect our security & civil...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}

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No “We need to build those faster connections and give more options for internet...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes It was necessary after 9/11 to put in place the security we...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Clinton, on the other hand, prefers to see a federal relaxation of marijuana research, meaning that the drug would be downgraded from a Schedule 1 drug like heroin to Schedule 2, according to an MSNBC report. A downgrade would allow medical...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Social Security must continue to guarantee dignity in retirement for future generations. Hillary understands that there is no way to accomplish that goal without asking the highest-income Americans to pay more, including options to tax some of their income above the current Social Security cap, and taxing some of their income not currently taken into account by the Social Security system.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community With an increased public commitment to our parks, I believe that we can more effectively reach out to the private sector to contribute to this...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions He broke the laws of the United States," she said. "He could have been a whistleblower, he could have gotten all the protections of a whistleblower. He chose not to do that. He stole very important information that has fallen into the wrong hands so I think he should not be brought home without facing the musicSource

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No What I do know: Any Democrat who is averse to misinformation from their standard bearer, or who wants a president committed to protecting whistleblowers, rather than dissembling about how well they're treated already, ought to find an alternative to Hillary Clinton.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes I think we've got to have affirmative...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Invest in innovation and capabilities that will allow us to prepare for and fight 21st-century...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes A recent batch of Clinton campaign emails released by Wikileaks showed aides in 2015 agreeing to accept money from U.S. lobbyists working on behalf of foreign governments. Campaign manager Robby Mook wrote that he was “ok just taking the money and dealing with any attacks,” and campaign spokeswoman Jennifer Palmieri wrote, “Take the money!!”Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Secretary of State Hillary Clinton — Shortly after the 2000 election, as a newly-minted Senator-elect, Clinton called for direct elections of the president. She argued the country has changed since the Electoral College was put in place. “We are a very different country than we were 200 years ago,” Clinton said at a news conference. “I believe strongly that in a democracy, we should respect the will of the people and to me, that means it’s time to do away with the Electoral College and move to the popular election of our president.”Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one Clinton went big. She called for universal and automatic voter registration and a 20-day (or more) period of early voting in every state, before every election. Clinton's speech identified the work of protecting and expanding voting rights as a critical part of her campaign.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No As president, Hillary will:

Overturn Citizens...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Hillary will work so that every citizen is automatically registered to vote when they turn 18, unless they opt out, and make sure that voter registration rolls are accurate and...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes In 2015, Clinton said she supported a bill introduced by Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin that would prevent people leaving government service from taking a job for two years at a company they...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes “We have to end the flood of secret, unaccountable money that is distorting our elections, corrupting our political system and drowning out the voices of too many everyday...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes He said that the American people don't care about his tax returns. And in fact, he's also said that it's none of our business. I just think he's dead wrong, Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/clinton-trump-tax-returns-227781#ixzz4JhUMAygA Follow us: @politico on Twitter | Politico on FacebookSource

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending We should maintain the best-trained, best-equipped, and strongest military the world has ever...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but we should accept much more than the proposed 10,000 refugees "I would like to see us move from what is a good start with 10,000 to 65,000 and begin immediately to put into place the mechanisms for vetting the people that we would take...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay We are throwing the president's commitment to close Guantánamo into the trash bin," she chastised White House aides, according to three participants in the meeting. "We are doing him a disservice by not working harder on...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Right away, we got to work expanding security cooperation and investing in key joint defense projects, including Iron Dome, a short-range missile defense system to help protect Israeli cities and homes from...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Clinton advocated for the opposite approach, saying the US needs to strengthen its alliances. She said that turning our back on NATO partners would be playing right the hands of Russian President Vladimir...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but only with targeted airstrikes And we’re not putting ground troops into Syria. We’re going to defeat ISIS without committing American ground...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes That means strengthening the alliances that have stood the test of time— especially with our NATO partners and our allies in...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation I have a hard time imagining the kind of national emergency that would require the use of the Selective Service...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No Today we can say again in a loud and clear voice, the United States should never condone or practice torture anywhere in the world," Clinton...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No "We are not putting ground troops into Iraq ever again and we are not putting ground troops into...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes Yet it was widely known that dozens of senior terrorists had been taken off the battlefield by drones, and we later learned that bin Laden himself worried about the heavy losses that drones were...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Increase The 1 percent of our budget we spend on all diplomacy and development is not what is driving our deficit. Not only can we afford to maintain a strong civilian presence, we cannot afford not to. The simple truth is, if we don't seize the opportunities available today, other countries will; other countries will fight for their companies while ours fend for themselves. Other countries will promote their own models and serve their own interests, instead of opening markets, reinforcing the rule of law and creating widespread inclusive growth. Other countries will create the jobs that should be created here, and even claim the mantle of global leadershipSource

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes During the speech at Florida International University in Miami, a city with the largest Cuban population outside of the island nation, Clinton will "highlight that Republican arguments against increased engagement are part of failed policies of the past and contend that we must look to the future in order to advance a core set of values and interests to engage with Cubans and address human rights abuses," the campaign said.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, we must use every diplomatic option first North Korea must have no doubt that we will take whatever steps are necessary to defend ourselves and our treaty allies, South Korea and Japan," Clinton said in a...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, this will prevent Iran from gaining too much power in the Middle East Stick with our allies. From the Middle East and Asia to Europe and our own hemisphere, Hillary will strengthen the essential partnerships that are a unique source of America's strength. Hillary knows that NATO is one of the best investments that America has ever made. And she'll continue to support Israel's ability to defend itself, including by ensuring its Qualitative Military Edge, and oppose efforts to marginalize Israel on the world stage while supporting efforts to bring about a two-state solution. Read more here. Hillary also will invest in partnerships in Latin America, Africa, and Asia with people and nations who share our values and vision for the future.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but only if we join an international coalition I'm hoping that because of the very recent announcement of the agreement at the Security Council, which embodies actually an agreement that I negotiated back in Geneva in June of 2012, we're going to get a diplomatic effort in Syria to begin to try to make a transition. A no-fly zone would prevent the outflow of refugees and give us a chance to have some safe spaces.Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No The NSA has to act lawfully, and we as a country have to decide what the rules are and make it absolutely clear we will hold them...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region I do think we should do more to help Ukraine defend its borders," she said. "New equipment, new training for the Ukrainians. The United States plus NATO have been very reluctant to do that, and I understand it completely because it's a very sticky, potentially dangerous, situation. But I think the Ukrainian army and the Ukrainian civilians who've been fighting against the separatists have proven that they're worthy of some greater support.Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and establish a no-fly zone Hillary Clinton forcefully defended her support for a no-fly zone in Syria at the third presidential debate on Wednesday...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power Clinton will defend our...Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: Yes Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No As part of her defensive strategy to deal with Iran, Clinton said her administration would continue to support Israel, including by selling them the beleagured F-35 fighter, which she dubbed "the most sophisticated fire aircraft ever...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes No family and no student should have to borrow to pay tuition at a public college or university," Clinton said at Exeter High School. "And everyone who has student debt should be able to finance it at lower...Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes It wasn't politicized, it was to try to come up with a core of learning that we might expect students to achieve across our country, no matter what kind of school district they were in, no matter how poor their family was, that there wouldn't be two tiers of education," CSource

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes In Hersh's account, Obama and many of his senior advisers have for the past four years been spinning a dense web of lies about the hunt for bin Laden. Those advisers included then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who may well be the next president of the United States.Source

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

Hillary Clinton voters: No Source

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