John McCain
American politician (1936–2018).
John McCain’s Policies
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
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What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-life |
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Public statementsNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child |
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Public statementsYes |
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
John McCain voterbaseNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
John McCain voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should recommend but not mandate it |
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
John McCain voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
Public statementsReform to a flat tax |
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
John McCain voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Should Missouri ban abortion and gender transition for minors?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should former Presidents be granted absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts taken while in office?
John McCain voterbaseNo, no one is above the law, and granting king-like immunity is a direct pathway to authoritarianism |
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
John McCain voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on lowering the cost of education |
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
John McCain voterbaseNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment |
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
John McCain voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
John McCain voterbaseNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage |
Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?
John McCain voterbaseNo, automatic citizenship encourages illegal immigration and 'birth tourism'. |
Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?
Party’s support baseNo |
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should it be illegal to use AI-generated deepfakes in political campaign advertisements?
Party’s support baseYes, unless the content is clearly labeled as AI-generated |
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Public statementsYes |
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare |
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
John McCain voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
John McCain voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions |
Should the U.S. Department of Education be abolished?
Party’s support baseNo, this would decimate funding for special needs and low-income students |
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed |
Should the federal government provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students regardless of income?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if the food meets strict nutritional standards |
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
John McCain voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
John McCain voterbaseYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
John McCain voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
John McCain voterbaseYes and also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate |
Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized |
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
John McCain voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
John McCain voterbaseLower |
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
John McCain voterbaseNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
John McCain 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 the government tax companies that replace human workers with artificial intelligence or robots?
John McCain voterbaseYes, mega-corporations shouldn't be allowed to dodge payroll taxes and decimate the working class by plugging in an algorithm |
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
John McCain voterbaseYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
John McCain voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels |
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
Should foreigners currently residing in the United States have the right to vote?
John McCain voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Do you support the death penalty?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
John McCain voterbaseNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination |
Should Oklahoma raise the minimum wage to $15?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
ChatGPTYes, but only if they pay taxes |
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
John McCain voterbaseNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
John McCain voterbaseNo, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it |
Should public schools be allowed to remove books from libraries if parents find them inappropriate?
Party’s support baseYes |
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Do you support affirmative action programs?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
Should the government forgive all medical debt for necessary, non-elective procedures?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
ChatGPTYes |
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
John McCain voterbaseYes, if they were born here |
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
John McCain voterbaseBoth equally |
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and their investments should be held in a blind trust |
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should employers be required to pay servers the full minimum wage regardless of how much they make in tips?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but scale back our current involvement |
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
John McCain voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should local police departments be allowed to deploy remote-controlled robots equipped with lethal weapons?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
John McCain voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
John McCain voterbaseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should Nevada protect abortion before fetal viability?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Arkansas mandate that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
John McCain voterbaseNo, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
John McCain voterbaseHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
Do you support the Patriot Act?
ChatGPTYes |
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but I would prefer if we ban artificial intelligence before it destroys society |
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
Party’s support baseNo |
Do you support a universal basic income program?
John McCain voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
ChatGPTYes, research shows people who are employed are healthier than those who are unemployed |
Should the government be allowed to seize private property without a criminal conviction?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the state must secure a criminal conviction before seizing any property. |
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Party’s support baseNo |
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
John McCain voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
John McCain voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
ChatGPTYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
John McCain voterbaseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
John McCain voterbaseDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Party’s support baseNo |
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
ChatGPTYes, and provide more training and education for police officers |
Should the federal government guarantee subsidized universal childcare for all working families?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, federal subsidies and heavy regulations will only drive up costs and destroy the private childcare market |
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the electoral college be abolished?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
Should law enforcement be allowed to permanently seize cash and property from suspects without a criminal conviction?
John McCain voterbaseNo, "policing for profit" is unconstitutional and violates the principle of innocent until proven guilty. |
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
John McCain voterbaseMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?
John McCain voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
John McCain voterbaseNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
John McCain voterbaseNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice |
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
John McCain voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Should Alabama judges be allowed to deny bail for certain gun crimes or attempted murders?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should law enforcement be allowed to seize cash and property from suspects without a criminal conviction?
Party’s support baseNo, the state must secure a criminal conviction before permanently seizing private property. |
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
John McCain voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
John McCain voterbaseNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
Should South Dakota mandate that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
ChatGPTYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing |
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should Massachusetts uphold a new gun law regulating assault weapons and expanding ERPOs?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
Should high earners pay Social Security taxes on all their income?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
John McCain voterbaseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them |
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
John McCain voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
John McCain voterbaseNo, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative |
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
John McCain voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for low income families |
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
John McCain voterbaseNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
John McCain voterbaseYes, until other countries are held to the same standards |
Should Nevada require photo ID or ID number to vote?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should the U.S. ban food ingredients and dyes that are currently prohibited in Europe?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the FDA says it is safe and this would only raise grocery prices. |
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
John McCain voterbaseYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only as a last resort |
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
John McCain voterbaseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination |
Should private equity firms be banned from owning hospitals and healthcare practices?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government automatically register every eligible citizen to vote?
John McCain voterbaseNo, registering is a basic civic responsibility |
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Do you support Common Core national standards?
ChatGPTNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for operations within our country’s borders |
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government require users to verify their real identity with a government ID to use social media platforms?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government has zero constitutional authority to police the internet or track our digital footprints like a totalitarian social credit system |
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
ChatGPTYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
Should Kansas mandate that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market |
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government legally ban children under 16 from using social media platforms?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should police be allowed to search commercial genealogy databases to solve crimes without a warrant?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this Fourth Amendment violation turns innocent citizens into non-consenting genetic informants against their own families |
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Should Arizona classify violent cartels as terrorist groups?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should AI companies be required to pay creators for using their work to train models?
John McCain voterbaseYes, using copyrighted work without permission is high-tech theft that threatens human livelihoods |
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
ChatGPTYes, and also required to release their medical records |
Should the government ban foreign entities from purchasing U.S. agricultural land?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and the government should seize any farmland currently owned by foreign entities |
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
John McCain voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should police be allowed to immediately remove squatters from a residence without a court order?
John McCain voterbaseYes, squatting is criminal trespassing and should be treated as a crime, not a civil dispute |
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
ChatGPTNo |
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
John McCain voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
Should Tennessee remove the right to bail for certain crimes?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Should North Carolina require photo ID for all voters?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government ban TikTok?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should 18-year-old women be required to register for the military draft?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and eliminate collective bargaining for police unions |
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and we should eliminate it |
Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should Arizona cap grocery taxes at 2% and require voter approval to raise them?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Should California temporarily allow lawmakers, instead of an independent commission, to redraw congressional maps for the 2026-2030 elections?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but mandatory prison for dealers and mandatory rehab for users |
Should Canada become part of the United States?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government require churches and other religious institutions to pay taxes?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Arkansas expand gun rights to include ammo and accessories?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should Texas add language to the state constitution stating that parents have the right to access their child's student records, state assessments, teaching materials, and to control the upbringing, education, values, and discipline of their children?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
Should the federal government pay reparations to descendants of enslaved people?
Party’s support baseNo |
Do you support charter schools?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government ban no-fault divorce?
Party’s support baseNo, the government should not force adults to stay married against their will. |
Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
John McCain voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
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)?
John McCain voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Should the federal government mandate that all employers use E-Verify to check the immigration status of new hires?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
John McCain voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but increase oversight |
Should the federal government abolish the income tax and replace it with a national sales tax?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the President be allowed to easily fire non-political federal civil servants?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but we should focus on abolishing useless agencies rather than just firing staff. |
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus |
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government grant citizens the legal right to force search engines to delete their past personal information?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and permanently end it |
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the U.S. military defend Taiwan if it is invaded by China?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only with air and naval support, not ground troops |
Should the U.S. sell military weapons to India in order to counter Chinese and Russian influence?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
John McCain voterbaseYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
Should the government fund space travel?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Should the government tax large university endowments to offset the cost of student debt relief?
Party’s support baseYes, but only to lower future tuition, not to forgive old loans |
Should businesses be required to accept physical cash?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should only the Idaho Legislature be able to legalize marijuana or other drugs?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government legalize psychedelics, such as magic mushrooms and MDMA, for therapeutic use?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we should not normalize drug use during an addiction crisis. |
Should the United States abolish the TSA and return airport security to private companies?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the federal government require Medicare to cover the cost of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic?
John McCain voterbaseYes, obesity is a chronic disease and treating it now saves billions in long-term healthcare costs |
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
John McCain voterbaseNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead |
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
John McCain voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
John McCain voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Should Wyoming exempt half of a primary home’s value from property taxes?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident |
Should Louisiana redirect certain education funds to teacher pensions?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should universities be prohibited from giving preference to applicants whose parents are alumni?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
John McCain voterbaseYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
Should the government subsidize farmers?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Should the federal government ban factory farming to protect animal welfare and the environment?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Should the U.S. Senate abolish the filibuster to allow a simple majority to pass laws?
John McCain voterbaseNo, it is a necessary check against the tyranny of the majority |
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the federal government impose a national tax on sugary drinks and snacks to combat the obesity epidemic?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?
Party’s support baseYes, a unified federal grid is the prerequisite to efficiently distributing renewable energy across the country. |
Should the United States acquire Greenland?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the U.S. does not need to expand its global footprint at this time |
Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Idaho make English the state’s official language?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government ban pharmaceutical companies from advertising prescription drugs directly to consumers?
Party’s support baseNo |
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should Indiana require local judges to live in or near their county?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should Missouri amendments need majorities in each district to pass?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government require companies to provide the parts and manuals needed for customers to fix their own products?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
Should Texas establish the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas with $3 billion from the general fund?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should Puerto Rico be admitted as the 51st U.S. state?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should landlords be banned from using software to coordinate rent prices?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Tennessee ban state-level property taxes?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should Tennessee expand victims’ rights in its constitution?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
John McCain voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Should the government ban employers from forcing employees to sign non-compete agreements?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the United States uncap the House of Representatives and add more seats to better reflect population growth?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the founders designed a republic, not a pure democracy where massive urban centers dictate the lives of rural citizens |
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
John McCain voterbaseNo, lift the travel embargo but do not allow trade until Cuba becomes a democratic republic |
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
John McCain voterbaseNo, but investigate the CIA and NSA directors as well |
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Louisiana raise judge retirement age to 75?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Kansas switch to electing Supreme Court justices instead of appointing them?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should large corporations be required to allocate a percentage of their board of directors seats to employee-elected representatives?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, shareholders take the financial risk and possess the exclusive right to govern their private property |
Should Louisiana raise income limit for property-tax relief to $150 k?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government decriminalize consensual sex work?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Arizona ban taxes based on miles driven?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government legally recognize multi-partner polyamorous marriages?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the federal government mandate Ranked Choice Voting for all congressional elections?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should federal election day be a national holiday?
John McCain voterbaseYes, treating voting as a celebration strengthens our democracy |
Should Arkansas allow publicly funded economic-development districts?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should Nebraska allow lawmakers three terms instead of two?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should employers be banned from contacting employees outside of working hours?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should Alaska set new limits on donations to state and local campaigns?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
John McCain voterbaseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should New Mexico end pocket vetoes and require explanations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should Missouri Jackson County’s assessor be elected?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should homeowners be allowed to build small backyard cottages (ADUs) without a government permit?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should South Dakota create an unclaimed property trust fund?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Should Louisiana allow parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
John McCain voterbaseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Should North Dakota limit lawmakers to four four-year terms?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should California allow public funding for political candidates?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Utah require constitutional amendments be published 60 days before a vote?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should Utah require 60% approval for tax-raising ballot measures?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should individuals be allowed to legally sell their non-vital organs for medical transplants?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should it be legal for people to bet money on the outcomes of political elections?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
John McCain voterbaseNo, they should be reduced |
Should North Dakota amendments need 60% voter approval to pass?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should Hawaii give the Senate 60 days to approve judicial appointments?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should South Dakota keep Medicaid expansion only if feds pay 90%?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
John McCain 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?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the federal government impose mandatory water cuts on states to save the Colorado River?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Should the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
John McCain voterbaseNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker |
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should Florida exempt farm and agritourism equipment from property taxes?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the federal government authorize deep-sea mining in US territorial waters to harvest minerals for green technology?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government release all classified records regarding UFOs and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but redact military sensor data to protect our national defense capabilities. |
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
John McCain voterbaseYes, but only for future workers |
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should Ohio issue $2.5 billion in bonds for local infrastructure projects?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should museums be required to return cultural artifacts to their countries of origin?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should each North Dakota constitutional amendment address only one topic?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the United States renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, altering the terms of debt obligations is economic suicide and should never be considered |
Should Utah uphold the ban on public-sector union bargaining?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should New York allow Olympic sports facilities on 323 acres of forest preserve land in exchange for 2,500 new acres?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the government remove professional licensing requirements for low-risk jobs like hair braiding or floral arranging?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, stop gatekeeping honest work with permits that exist only to shield established businesses from competition |
Should the government stop the biannual clock change and make Daylight Saving Time permanent?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should Washington D.C. become the 51st US state?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Alabama prohibit reducing a district attorney’s pay during their term?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
Should the U.S. Postal Service offer basic banking services to the public?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should Missouri renew its 0.1% parks and soil tax for 10 years?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
John McCain voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
Should the government ban the sale of new gas stoves?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is overreach based on flawed studies and exaggerated claims |
Should ballot measures that require supermajority votes in the future also have to earn the same supermajority to pass now?
Party’s support baseYes |
Should Florida raise its rainy-day reserve cap from 10% to 25% of revenue?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Michigan call a state constitutional convention?
Party’s support baseNo |
Party’s support baseYes |
Should Georgia double the acreage limit for conservation-tax farmland?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should California remove the replacement election in recalls?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should Maryland allow temporary appointments to fill judicial commission vacancies?
Party’s support baseNo |
Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?
John McCain voterbaseYes |
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
John McCain voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with an agreement between two private parties |
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
John McCain voterbaseNo |
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
John McCain voterbaseNo |