What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
Catherine Barcel Barcy Whitson
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Positions inferred from the public record. Each one shows our confidence level — and when the evidence isn't there, we say so.
- See where all of Congress stands on taxes and spending→
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on Social Security and Medicare→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 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?
Limited evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on healthcare→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 evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on climate change and energy→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 evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on abortion→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
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?
Limited evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on immigration→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 evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on criminal justice and policing→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 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.