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Economy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign platform emphasizes working-class economic priorities and making America work for working people, but does not explicitly mention a $17 federal minimum wage; position is inferred from her strong pro-labor, progressive economic stance as a Democrat in a competitive NY district. Fact-check this → Would you support imposing tariffs of 25% or more on imports from countries that do not meet US labor and environmental standards?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign platform does not address tariffs on labor/environmental grounds directly; position inferred from Democratic Party norms (generally supportive of labor/environmental trade conditions) and her working-class, pro-union, anti-corporate messaging, though progressive Democrats vary on tariff mechanisms.
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Environment
2 positions · all inferred from partyDo you support legislation to reduce US carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2035?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign platform frames climate change as a 'national security priority' and supports renewable energy investment, but does not specify a 50% emissions reduction target by 2035; position inferred from general climate stance combined with Democratic party alignment. Fact-check this → Do you support stopping the issuance of new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign platform emphasizes fighting climate change as a national security priority and investing in renewable energy (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal) while opposing reopening Indian Point, but does not explicitly address stopping new federal oil and gas drilling permits; position inferred from her strong climate/renewable energy stance combined with Democratic party alignment on this issue. Fact-check this → ▽
Foreign Policy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign platform does not address defense budget levels specifically; as a Democrat who emphasizes climate and domestic investment, party inference suggests opposition to large above-inflation defense increases, though her national security background adds slight uncertainty.
Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign platform mentions 'Defending Our Interests Abroad' as a policy priority but provides no specific detail on foreign assistance levels; position inferred from Democratic Party norms which generally support maintaining or increasing foreign aid to allies and developing nations. Fact-check this → □
Gun Policy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign website lists 'Common Sense Gun Safety' as a policy priority but does not detail specific positions on universal background checks; position inferred from her Democratic party affiliation and general 'common sense gun safety' framing, consistent with typical Democratic support for universal background checks. Fact-check this → Would you support a federal ban on the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilian buyers?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign platform lists 'Common Sense Gun Safety' as a policy priority but provides no specific detail on an assault weapons ban; position inferred from Democratic Party norms, which broadly support such restrictions. Fact-check this → ▶
Immigration
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked continuously in the US for more than 5 years?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website references 'Fixing a Broken Immigration System' as a policy priority but provides no specific detail on a pathway to citizenship; position is inferred from Democratic Party alignment and the candidate's general progressive platform. Fact-check this → Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign platform calls for 'fixing a broken immigration system' but does not specifically address increased federal funding for border security infrastructure or personnel; position inferred from Democratic Party norms and her progressive-leaning platform emphasizing comprehensive reform over enforcement-first approaches. Fact-check this → ⚑
Taxes
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?
Inferred from partyNo direct statement on the corporate tax rate was found in the campaign website or other evidence; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment and general progressive economic messaging (e.g., 'making America work for working people,' cracking down on corporate landlords and Big Pharma), which broadly supports raising corporate taxes from 21% to 28%.
Would you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?
Inferred from partyConley's campaign platform does not address a 50% top marginal tax rate specifically, so this score is inferred from her party affiliation and her general progressive economic platform (cracking down on corporate landlords, Big Pharma, utility companies), which aligns with the Democratic mainstream lean toward higher taxes on the wealthy.