the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Ana Gomes voterbasePro-choice |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence |
Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, and increase penalties for hate speech |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Ana Gomes voterbaseDecrease, but only on food and medicine |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Ana Gomes voterbaseLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but with parental permission |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should Portugal remain in NATO?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only in places where crime rates are high |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, it is double taxation |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Portuguese citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Portugal increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
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Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Portugal, have the right to vote?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and lower the cap to 50% |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Portugal be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Ana Gomes voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should Portugal continue to support Israel?
Ana Gomes voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but everyone should still wear a mask |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
Ana Gomes voterbaseYes, but with more transparency |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
the Economy › Greece Bailout
Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Ana Gomes voterbaseNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps |