Cory Booker on AmericansElect Senate Quiz

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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 12 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 Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization: B on question 2 This question weighted at 15% importance. (Relative importance: 12 out of 79 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 11% importance. (Relative importance: 9 out of 79 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 5 out of 8 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 Terminate national emergency at the Southern border: B on question 4 This question weighted at 10% importance. (Relative importance: 8 out of 80 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 80 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 80 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 11% importance. (Relative importance: 9 out of 80 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 80 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 80 statements.)