Daniel Biss

Democrat

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Where Daniel 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?
Some evidence
Raise taxes on corporations and high earners to fund major new programs
Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs
Says billionaires and corporations pay lower tax rates than most Americans, and campaigns on taking on wealth hoarding.
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Limited evidence
Keep current benefits and address shortfalls through modest adjustments
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Campaigns on protecting Social Security and Medicare, criticizing Republican threats of cuts paired with billionaire tax cuts.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
Limited evidence
Significantly raise the minimum wage and strengthen union organizing rights
Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protections
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Makes empowering workers to organize a platform plank, citing soaring corporate profits alongside stagnant wages.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Limited evidence
Set aggressive emissions targets with binding federal requirements
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Calls for bold action on the climate crisis, citing catastrophic effects already being felt in Illinois.
What should federal abortion policy be?
Limited evidence
Federal protection up to viability (~24 weeks) with later-term exceptions
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Faults the Supreme Court for stripping away constitutional rights, including the right to an abortion.
What should federal firearms policy be?
Limited evidence
Strengthen background checks and red flag laws
Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictions
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Calls gun violence a national crisis and public health emergency needing common sense reform.
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.
Campaigns on a welcoming immigration policy, saying the system has been broken for decades.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should drive US foreign policy?
Some evidence
Cooperative internationalism through institutions; minimize military action
Says US foreign policy has wrongly prioritized military action over diplomacy and alliances over basic human rights.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.