By Steve Rossiter ——Bio and Archives--October 5, 2026
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For the purpose of this article here are some definitions:
Republicans: Trump, registered Republicans, MAGA people, conservatives, patriots
Democrats: Registered Democrats, Democratic Socialists of America, liberals, socialists, communists, Rainbow Mafia (LBGTQ and whatever)
Public: American voters that have responded to polls on a particular matter
Democrats | The Issue | Republicans | Public in Favor |
For | Abortion up until birth | Against | 7% |
Against | Right to bear arms 2nd Amendment | For | 73% |
For | Open borders | Against | 13% |
For | Illegal immigration | Against | ? |
Against | Restricted legal immigration | For | 77% |
Against | Deportation of illegal aliens | For | 56% |
Against | Deportation of criminal illegal aliens | For | 78% |
Against | Pro law enforcement including ICE | For | 59% |
Against | Low federal taxes | For | 81% |
Against | Only two human biological sexes | For | 66% |
For | Biological men in women’s bathrooms and locker rooms | Against | 26% |
For | Biological men in women’s sports | Against | 31% |
Against | Strong Department of War | For | 80% |
For | Socialism and communism | Against | 43% |
For | Pro Islamism in America | Against | 60% |
Against | Parent’s rights over state’s rights | For | 83% |
For | Sex reassignment of minors | Against | 41% |
For | Sex reassignment for minors without parent’s consent | Against | ? |
For | Minors getting abortions without parental consent | Against | 25% |
Against | Vouchers for school choice | For | 67% |
Against | Ending racial tension in America | For | ? |
Against | Government accountability | For | 73% |
Against | Limited government spending | For | 89% |
For | Limiting free speech | Against | 53% |
Against | Voter identification when voting | For | 83% |
For | Non-American citizens voting | Against | 17% |
For | Unlimited amnesty for illegal aliens | Against | 50% |
Against | America is a Christian nation | For | 45% |
I found this interesting and it had a few surprises I didn’t expect. There are a few issues I was unable to find data regarding public opinion.
I hope you find this easy to review the issues and compare them with your own thoughts and feelings so you can vote with the group that best aligns with your value system.
NOTE: This is a public service compilation. The list of issues and positions of the political parties comes from several online sources, including party documents, voting records, and statements made by high profile political players. The public opinions also were researched online and most verified from multiple sources.
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After a 55 year career as a professional pilot in the military, in law enforcement, in the private sector, and in federal civil service, I am now retired.
In many of these positions I repeatedly took an oath to defend the United States Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.