Tom Koos

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government ban certain "military-style" firearms, such as the AR-15?

"The federal government should ban some 'military-style' firearms."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Do you support abolishing any federal agencies or departments?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. representatives and senators?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by giving states a fixed block grant for Medicaid?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the U.S. make illegal border crossings a civil rather than criminal offense?

"The U.S. should decriminalize illegal border crossings."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the federal government combat inflation by requiring budget cuts to match any new federal spending?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the federal government combat inflation by capping price increases by large businesses?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should Congress create a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children?

"I support a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Do you support mandatory competency tests for federal candidates over age 75?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the federal government combat inflation by decreasing tariffs on imports from foreign countries?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the U.S. send military forces to Taiwan if China attacks the island?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Do you support a federal rule that would oblige automakers to make 50% or more of the vehicles they sell electric?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by eliminating the "essential health benefits" insurance plans must cover?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Do you support ending China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations status?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Do you support revising Title IX to limit participation in female sports based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the federal government ban some abortions?

Other, 2007

"While every abortion is complex and often wrenching decision for all of those involved, ultimately this difficult decision rests with the woman who carries the child. I believe it is the fundamental right of each individual, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence.

"All individuals must have the right to nondiscriminatory, confidential access to the full range of voluntary reproductive health care services that are proven safe and effective. No one should be denied abortion services solely because of age, or economic or social circumstances. Public funds should be made available to subsidize the cost of abortion services for those who choose abortion but cannot afford it. I oppose any limitation or restriction on the access of adolescents to confidential reproductive health services, including contraception and abortion. I support the right of each individual to have access to the facts about reproductive health and human sexuality. I oppose censorship, including efforts to bar information or ban or eliminate materials from educational institutions, libraries, or programs receiving public funds. I oppose any efforts to restrict or unduly influence, as a condition of governmental funding, the legal uses to which private organizations may put non-governmental funds. I support international programs which are designed to increase access to safe and effective means of voluntary fertility regulation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by increasing funding for research on climate issues?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

"I support federal funding for Planned Parenthood."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?

"The federal government should raise the minimum wage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to an abortion as decided in Roe v. Wade?

"I support a federal law guaranteeing the right to an abortion."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to choose abortion before fetal viability (generally 24 weeks gestation)?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for energy efficiency?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for renewable energy?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government provide free tuition at public colleges and universities?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should higher income brackets pay more in federal taxes than they currently do?

"Higher income brackets should pay more in federal taxes than they currently do."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Do you generally support higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit?

"I oppose higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government increase funding for transportation infrastructure, such as road repair and highway expansion?

"The federal government should increase funding for transportation infrastructure."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Do you support increasing oil and natural gas leases on publicly owned land and water?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government increase private sector involvement in veterans' health care?

"The federal government should increase private sector involvement in veterans' health care."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the federal government limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?

"The government should legalize marijuana at the federal level."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by automatically enrolling every citizen in Medicare, replacing most private insurance?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the U.S. build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S.?

"The U.S. should not build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Do you support using military force against drug cartels inside Mexico?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the U.S. government continue to provide military aid to Ukraine (without putting U.S. soldiers on the ground)?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction?

"The federal government should provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Would you pardon former president Donald Trump if he is convicted?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Do you support allowing the federal government to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs covered under Medicare?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government reform social security by raising the cap on income subject to the Social Security tax?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the federal government combat inflation by raising taxes to reduce the budget deficit?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by repealing the tax penalty for employers who do not offer health insurance?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the federal government combat inflation by repealing or revising the Jones Act to allow more foreign involvement in shipping between U.S. ports?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its aggressive action in Syria and the Ukraine?

"The U.S. should impose additional sanctions on Russia."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income?

"The federal government should allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should the federal government combat inflation by supporting further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Do you agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement?

"I disagree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement."