What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
Blake Gendebien
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- See where all of Congress stands on taxes and spending→
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Some evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on Social Security and Medicare→Keep current benefits and address shortfalls through modest adjustments
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefitsGendebien pledges never to vote to cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on the minimum wage and workers’ rights→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on healthcare→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on climate change and energy→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should federal abortion policy be?
Some evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on abortion→Federal protection up to viability (~24 weeks) with later-term exceptions
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion accessGendebien says he will protect a woman’s right to choose and opposes total abortion bans lacking rape and life exceptions.
What should federal firearms policy be?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on gun policy→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should US immigration policy be?
Some evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on immigration→Pair stronger border security with expanded legal immigration pathways
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policyGendebien pairs more Border Patrol agents and deportation of criminals with fixing guest worker programs and easier legal entry.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on criminal justice and policing→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should drive US foreign policy?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on foreign policy→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on voting rights and election reform→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.