What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
Derek Fleming
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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?
Limited evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on Social Security and Medicare→Restructure Social Security and Medicare with private options and reduced future benefits
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Proposes personal ownership of Social Security funds with a choice of manager and inheritability.
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?
Limited evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on abortion→Federal protection for abortion access throughout pregnancy
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Says women should be able to make any decision about their own body without government involvement.
What should federal firearms policy be?
Some evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on gun policy→Strengthen background checks and red flag laws
Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictionsPlans a bipartisan bill for universal background checks on all gun sales.
What should US immigration policy be?
Limited evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on immigration→Pair stronger border security with expanded legal immigration pathways
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Pairs border technology and security with a workforce-focused legal immigration overhaul.
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?
Some evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on voting rights and election reform→Pass federal voting access protections and ban partisan gerrymandering
Would end gerrymandering with formula-drawn districts, plus term limits and money-in-politics limits.