Catherine Barcel Barcy Whitson

Independent

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Where Catherine stands

Positions inferred from the public record. Each one shows our confidence level — and when the evidence isn't there, we say so.

What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Limited evidence
Keep and strengthen the ACA; add a public option for those who want it
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Would use the existing ACA to cover people without group health benefits; reduce drug costs, protect rural hospitals.
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Limited evidence
Continue current climate investments and emissions standards
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Platform promotes green energy and environmental stewardship.
What should federal abortion policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should federal firearms policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should US immigration policy be?
Limited evidence
Expand legal immigration; humane asylum and refugee policies
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Welcoming stance toward refugees and immigrants; help them rebuild their lives.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
Limited evidence
Modest reforms: training standards, body cameras, sentencing review
Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reform
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Advocates trauma-informed police training to improve interventions.
What should drive US foreign policy?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.