ridela3k

President Donald Trump Neutral / unsure

Has some major shortcomings, but is one of the better presidents of the modern era.

The Republican Party Neutral / unsure

Preferable to the democratic party, but I am generally not supportive of their populist ideals and spending.

The Democratic Party Very unfavorable

The Supreme Court Favorable

Congress Very unfavorable

The Electoral College Neutral / unsure

0/5

Congressional Redistricting Neutral / unsure

0/5

Ranked-Choice Voting Use broadly in state and federal elections

4/5

Voter ID Laws Allow multiple forms of identification

So long as the documents in question actually prove citizenship.

5/5

Campaign Finance Restrictions Neutral / unsure

0/5

Congressional Term Limits Support

Longer terms with strict term limits.

3/5

Supreme Court Term Limits Oppose

4/5

Abortion Neutral / unsure

0/5

Affirmative Action Oppose

5/5

DEI Programs Oppose

5/5

Euthanasia / Physician-Assisted Suicide Allow for serious incurable suffering

5/5

Free Speech Maximum legal protection

5/5

Gun Rights Broaden gun rights

5/5

Religious Liberty Generally applicable laws should control

0/5

Police Reform Preserve the current approach

4/5

Digital Privacy and Government Surveillance Prioritize privacy and encryption

4/5

Death Penalty Abolish the death penalty

4/5

Plea Bargaining Neutral / unsure

0/5

Mandatory Minimum Sentences Limit them to the most serious crimes

1/5

Cash Bail Neutral / unsure

0/5

Prison Priorities Balance both equally

2/5

Non-Marijuana Drug Policy Legalize and regulate more drugs

4/5

Juvenile Sentencing Adult-like sentencing for serious crimes

0/5

Private Prisons Neutral / Unsure

0/5

Marijuana Policy Legalize, regulate, and expunge records

5/5

Universal Healthcare More market-based system

4/5

Minimum Wage Maintain the current federal rate

5/5

Annual Wealth Tax (Net Worth) Prohibit an annual wealth tax

4/5

Taxes on High Incomes / Investment Gains Lower rates substantially

5/5

Corporate Taxes Lower rates substantially

5/5

Universal Basic Income Support

0/5

Rent Control Oppose

5/5

Trade Policy / Tariffs Strongly favor free trade

2/5

Deficit Spending / National Debt Prioritize debt reduction

3/5

Social Security Benefits Reduce future benefits

Complete reform would be preferable.

5/5

Social Security Solvency Partially privatize the program

5/5

Child Tax Credit / Family Benefits Neutral / Unsure

0/5

Housing Supply / Zoning Reform Strong state or federal preemption

2/5

Ukraine Aid Reduce aid

4/5

U.S. Policy Toward Israel and Palestinians Lean toward Israel, support two states

Non-Intervention is preferable.

4/5

NATO Reduce obligations unless allies contribute more

5/5

Military Intervention Intervene for allies or major humanitarian crises

My geopolitical leanings are result-oriented.

1/5

Defense Spending Increase spending modestly

But also audit the DOW.

5/5

China Policy Pursue broad strategic containment

5/5

Foreign Aid Reduce

4/5

Iran Policy Pressure

3/5

School Choice / Vouchers Support

3/5

Charter Schools Neutral / Unsure

3/5

Free College Oppose

3/5

Student Loan Forgiveness No forgiveness

3/5

Teachers' Unions Oppose

4/5

Climate Policy Ambition Reduce climate regulations

4/5

Fossil Fuels and the Energy Transition Neutral / unsure

Let the market decide.

3/5

Nuclear Energy Neutral / unsure

Let the market decide.

3/5