the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
André Ventura voterbasePro-choice, but ban after the first three months |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contributions |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
André Ventura 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?
André Ventura 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?
André Ventura voterbaseMore |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
André Ventura voterbaseDecrease, to provide economic growth |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
André Ventura voterbaseLower |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, and provide more free public transportation |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
André Ventura 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?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
André Ventura voterbaseMore |
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?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
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?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should Portugal remain in NATO?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
André Ventura 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?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
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?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Portugal, have the right to vote?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
André Ventura voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Portugal increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
André Ventura voterbaseDecrease |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but decrease the amount |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
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?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Portugal be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
André Ventura voterbaseDecrease |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
André Ventura voterbaseIsrael |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but only for international travel |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?
André Ventura voterbaseIncrease |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
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)?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
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?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
André Ventura voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
André Ventura voterbaseYes, but with more transparency |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
André Ventura voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
André Ventura voterbaseNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps |
