Which of these 2020 Democrats agrees with you most?
If you want to take the test, it’s on the WaPo site:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/policy-2020/quiz-which-candidate-agrees-with-me/
It’s finally 2020, and voters will soon begin choosing their preferred candidate for president. The Post has asked each Democratic candidate where they stand on more than 85 policy questions.
Now, it’s your turn to answer. Below are 20 questions we found particularly interesting, mostly because they reveal big differences between the remaining major candidates. We haven’t asked the campaigns about every topic, but this selection tries to cover a variety of issues. Answer as many as you like.
Since we first published this guide in November, new candidates have joined the race and several others have dropped out. We have included everyone polling at least 1 percent in The Post’s national polling average. This new version adds questions on such topics as gun control and the criminal justice system.
Of course, policy stances are just one reason to pick a candidate. But if you haven’t been paying close attention to the campaign yet (and even if you have), this quiz can help clarify: What do you think? And which Democrats — if any — agree with you?
Question 1 of 20
Some gun control advocates have called for a federal registry of guns. Federal law require gun owners to register every firearm they own.
should should not
Question 2 of 20
Recreational marijuana should .
be legalized federally be decriminalized and left up to states to legalize remain illegal federally
Question 3 of 20
Fracking has contributed to a boom in U.S. oil and gas production in the past decade, but it can affect the environment through groundwater contamination and continued reliance on fossil fuels. The U.S. should fracking.
ban all limit or better regulate maintain current policy on
Question 4 of 20
All Democratic candidates support increasing income tax on the wealthy, but some are also proposing a tax on the net worth of extremely wealthy individuals, rather than just on their income. The United States enact a wealth tax.
should should not
Question 5 of 20
Some Americans currently get their health insurance through federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Government-run health insurance .
should cover everyone should be an option for everyone should not be available to everyone
Question 6 of 20
The U.S. consider setting a price on carbon emissions, such as with a carbon tax or cap-and-trade.
should should not
Question 7 of 20
Two states allow all individuals to vote from prison, and many states restrict voting for convicted felons after release. should be able to vote.
All prisoners Some prisoners After release, all prisoners After release, some prisoners
Question 8 of 20
Current law prohibits the use of federal funding for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or when the health of the mother is at risk. Federal funding for abortions be restricted.
should should not
Question 9 of 20
A universal basic income would give every adult a monthly payment from the federal government. The U.S. consider a universal basic income.
should should not
Question 10 of 20
Under an employment guarantee, every American would be entitled to a government job, if they want it. The U.S. consider enacting a jobs guarantee.
should should not
Question 11 of 20
The Obama administration focused its deportation efforts on three groups: recent border crossers, convicted criminals and national security threats. The U.S. should .
halt deportations focus on convicted criminals and threats only focus on all three groups aim to deport anyone in the country illegally
Question 12 of 20
Health care for many Americans is provided by private insurance plans paid through their employers. In an overhaul of the American health-care system, private insurance should .
be eliminated continue to exist
Question 13 of 20
The United States currently requires employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid family leave, but no paid leave. The United States should guarantee of paid family leave for workers.
more than 12 weeks1 2 weeks fewer than 12 weeks
Question 14 of 20
In the past year, the U.S. government spent nearly a trillion dollars more than it raised, but some argue that urgent policy initiatives should take priority over limiting the national debt. The president commit to stabilizing or lowering the national debt.
should should not
Question 15 of 20
The Supreme Court has had nine justices since 1869. The president consider adding more justices to the Supreme Court to change its ideological balance.
should should not
Question 16 of 20
Nuclear power is the nation’s largest carbon-neutral energy source, but high-profile accidents and the question of where to store nuclear waste complicate its future. The government should nuclear power.
expand pause the expansion of phase out
Question 17 of 20
The government should make four years of college for all families, including the wealthy.
free debt-free affordable
Question 18 of 20
Americans owe a record $1.6 trillion in student debt, with 2 in 10 borrowers behind on their payments, according to the Federal Reserve. Student loan debt should be .
canceled for everyone canceled for lower incomes reduced, but not outright canceled left alone
Question 19 of 20
In 2016, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton received more votes than Donald Trump but lost the election. The U.S. eliminating the existing electoral college system in favor of the popular vote.
should consider should not consider
Question 20 of 20
As president, Barack Obama spent years negotiating a free trade pact with countries bordering the Pacific Ocean to counterbalance China’s economic might in the region. Hillary Clinton opposed it in 2016, and President Trump withdrew from the agreement. The United States joining the latest version of that agreement.
should consider should not consider