James Mattis
United States 26th Secretary of Defense.
James Mattis’ Policies
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
What is your stance on abortion?
James Mattis voterbasePro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
James Mattis voterbaseLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures |
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled |
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care |
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin |
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
Should foreigners currently residing in the United States have the right to vote?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Do you support a universal basic income program?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
James Mattis voterbaseIncrease |
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
James Mattis voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the electoral college be abolished?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, but reform so that votes are distributed proportionally instead of the current winner take all system |
Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?
James Mattis voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation |
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should Ukraine join NATO?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Do you support charter schools?
James Mattis voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the government fund space travel?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
James Mattis voterbaseYes |
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
James Mattis voterbaseNo, and I don’t understand the concept of decentralized finance |
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
James Mattis voterbaseNo |
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