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Question 1 answer C on
Economy:
When you think about the US budget deficit, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?
- A: Cutting existing programs
- B: More spending cuts than tax increases (mix of both solutions)
- C: More tax increases than spending cuts (mix of both solutions)
- D: Raising Taxes
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'C' from 4 out of 8 statements:
We can't afford to ignore aging infrastructure anymore: C on question 1
SOAR Act: $25M for Startup Opportunity Accelerator: D on question 1
Replace spending with tax incentives to stimulate hiring: B on question 1
Raise taxes because quick fix of cuts wasn't enough: C on question 1
One-time building sale, plus tax increase, to balance budget: D on question 1
Budget crisis: cut $60M in spending; cut municipal taxes: A on question 1
Assist beneficiaries with earned income tax credit: C on question 1
Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016: C on question 1
This question weighted at 10% importance.
(Relative importance: 8 out of 78 statements.) |
Question 2 answer A on
Energy:
When you think about America’s energy needs, which of the following solutions comes closest to your opinion?
- A: Strong investment in renewable energy like wind and solar
- B: More drilling than investment in renewables (mix of both solutions)
- C: More investment in renewable than drilling (mix of both solutions)
- D: Strong focus on offshore drilling and allowing drilling in federal lands including wildlife reserves
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'A' from 6 out of 11 statements:
Supports tax-funded carbon reduction, but not carbon tax: B on question 2
Climate change requires American leadership: A on question 2
Ice-melt is literally creating climate refugees: B on question 2
Rejoin Greenhouse Gas Initiative under Clean Power Plan: B on question 2
Treat carbon pollution like mercury and particle pollution: A on question 2
Sustainability programs: slow growth of carbon footprint: B on question 2
Eliminate unfair subsidies for oil and ga: A on question 2
Weatherize of 450 homes; free for seniors: C on question 2
Work with Urban Environmental Institute on solar technology: A on question 2
Create green economy with lower carbon output: A on question 2
50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030: A on question 2
This question weighted at 14% importance.
(Relative importance: 11 out of 78 statements.) |
Question 3 answer B on
Healthcare:
When you think about healthcare reform in the United States, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?
- A: The Government should be the sole provider of healthcare insurance
- B: The Government should have a major role in providing healthcare insurance
- C: The Government should have a limited role in providing healthcare insurance
- D: Only private companies should provide healthcare insurance
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'B' from 5 out of 9 statements:
Allow importing prescription drugs to lower Rx prices: B on question 3
Backs Medicare-for-All: A on question 3
Repealing ObamaCare hurts working-class: A on question 3
Repealing ObamaCare with no replacement just hurts Americans: B on question 3
ObamaCare is a vital step in the right direction: A on question 3
ObamaCare needs to be improved, but is helping people now: A on question 3
Control healthcare cost; no comment on single-payer: B on question 3
We need a national solution and also local solutions: B on question 3
Newark Rx: affordable medications for uninsured Newarkers: B on question 3
This question weighted at 12% importance.
(Relative importance: 9 out of 78 statements.) |
Question 4 answer B on
Immigration:
When you think about illegal immigration, which of the following solutions come closest to your opinion?
- A: All illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US legally
- B: Most illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US, with some exceptions
- C: Most illegal immigrants should be deported, with some exceptions
- D: All illegal immigrants should be deported
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'B' from 4 out of 7 statements:
Opposes family separation policy at southern border: B on question 4
Supports DACA and DREAMers: A on question 4
Welcome Syrian refugees and fight any bans: A on question 4
Blocking the DREAM Act is crazy; it's how we built America: B on question 4
Against involving city police in immigration matters: A on question 4
Against involving city police in immigration matters: B on question 4
Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported: B on question 4
This question weighted at 9% importance.
(Relative importance: 7 out of 78 statements.) |
Question 5 answer D on
Foreign Policy:
When you think about the US pursuing its interests abroad, which of the following is closest to your opinion?
- A: The US should always act in its own interest regardless of what other countries think
- B: The US should rarely listen to other countries
- C: The US should listen to other countries more often than not
- D: The US should always listen to other countries before pursuing its own interests
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'D' from 6 out of 10 statements:
Fund the life-saving work done by diplomats: D on question 5
Trump would denigrate relationships with Muslim countries: D on question 5
Where Israel's security is at stake, so is America's: B on question 5
Development funds via international organizations for Africa: D on question 5
Robust diplomacy and international development: D on question 5
No head in the sand; but no global police: D on question 5
We're spending billions on a war based on unjust pretenses: D on question 5
Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel: B on question 5
Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank: B on question 5
Enforce humanitarian aid access to South Sudan: C on question 5
This question weighted at 13% importance.
(Relative importance: 10 out of 78 statements.) |
Question 6 answer B on
Education:
When you think about education in the US, which of the following is closest to your opinion?
- A: School curriculums should be set entirely at a local school board level
- B: School curriculums should be set more by local school boards than at a national level
- C: School curriculums should be set more by national standards than at a local level
- D: School curriculums should be set entirely at a national standardized level
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'B' from 7 out of 12 statements:
New public school models & more public education options: B on question 6
Urban school districts are beholden to public worker union: B on question 6
Star fundraiser for Democrats for Education Reform: B on question 6
Pre-school for 3-year-olds; more teacher empowerment: B on question 6
Fundamental right to high quality public education: A on question 6
Supports "Race to the Top" education reform: B on question 6
Supports school voucher proposal, like other Democrats: A on question 6
Supports school vouchers: A on question 6
Founded the Newark Charter School Fund: B on question 6
Charters & alternatives for persistently failing schools: A on question 6
Vouchers and charters can work in inner cities: A on question 6
Vouchers and charters can work in inner cities: B on question 6
This question weighted at 15% importance.
(Relative importance: 12 out of 78 statements.) |
Question 7 answer C on
Social Issues:
When you think about the rights of same-sex couples, which of the following is closest to your personal opinion?
- A: Same-sex couples should not be allowed to marry or form any kind of civil union
- B: Same-sex couples should be allowed to form civil unions, but not to marry in the traditional sense
- C: Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry legally, with all the same rights as traditional marriages
- D: Unsure
| Summary answer 'C' from 7 out of 9 statements:
Transgender troops should be allowed to serve: C on question 7
Parents experienced racist "redlining" at family home in NJ: C on question 7
Officiated same-sex marriage at first moment legally allowed: C on question 7
Supports gay marriage: We are all equal under the law: C on question 7
African-Americans & gays should both be equal under the law: A on question 7
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples are coming: C on question 7
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples are coming: C on question 7
Let states recognize same sex marriage: B on question 7
Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites: C on question 7
This question weighted at 12% importance.
(Relative importance: 9 out of 78 statements.) |
Question 8 answer D on
Environment:
Which of the following statements comes closest to your personal view?
- A: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity
- B: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity, but should be somewhat protected
- C: Natural resources should be mostly protected, but also exist for the benefit of humanity
- D: Natural resources exist on their own and should be completely protected
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'D' from 8 out of 11 statements:
Rated 100% on all animal welfare ratings: D on question 8
Parks and green spaces are associated with safer communities: D on question 8
Vegetarian since 1992; vegan since 2014: D on question 8
Dumping pollutants into rivers externalizes costs: D on question 8
Trees reduce erosion & increase property values: D on question 8
Green space; green housing; green jobs: D on question 8
Businesses realize a return on our infrastructure investment: C on question 8
GreenSpaces: public-private partnership for city parks: D on question 8
Save our environment while creating jobs and wealth: C on question 8
Require labeling genetically engineered food: B on question 8
Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts: D on question 8
This question weighted at 14% importance.
(Relative importance: 11 out of 78 statements.) |
Question 9 answer B on
Reform:
Which of the following comes closest to your personal opinion?
- A: To make this country great, we should return to the examples and values of our forefathers
- B: This country is already great, we shouldn't change a thing
- C: To make this country great, we should keep building and adapting for the future
| Summary answer 'B' from 1 out of 1 statements:
I believe in Newark as the city of opportunity: B on question 9
This question weighted at 1% importance.
(Relative importance: 1 out of 78 statements.) |
