Q: Where does Hallie Shoffner stand on: What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?

Raise taxes on high earners to fund expanded programs. Pledges to cut taxes for working families while opposing tax cuts for billionaires. (Confidence: Some evidence, inferred from Hallie Shoffner's public record.)

Question 1

Where does Hallie Shoffner stand on: What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?

Accepted Answer

Raise taxes on high earners to fund expanded programs

Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs

Pledges to cut taxes for working families while opposing tax cuts for billionaires.

Question 2

Where does Hallie Shoffner stand on: How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?

Accepted Answer

Lift the payroll tax cap on high earners to fully fund current benefits

Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits

Vows to protect Social Security and Medicare and lift the contribution cap on the ultra-wealthy.

Question 3

Where does Hallie Shoffner stand on: What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?

Accepted Answer

Significantly raise the minimum wage and strengthen union organizing rights

Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protections

Backs raising the minimum wage and protecting the right to organize and bargain collectively.

Question 4

Where does Hallie Shoffner stand on: How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?

Accepted Answer

Keep and strengthen the ACA; add a public option for those who want it

Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance

Pledges to strengthen the ACA, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and lower prescription drug prices.

Where Hallie stands