Voter Issues ā Both Sides, Then the Data
Every major political issue ā both sides presented fairly, with the actual data and how your representatives voted. No spin. Decide for yourself.
š Immigration & Border Security
SAVE America Act Ā· Laken Riley Act Ā· Border Wall Funding
šµ Left / Democratic Position
- Path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already here
- Voter ID laws disproportionately affect minorities and low-income voters
- Comprehensive immigration reform over enforcement-only approach
- DACA/Dreamer protections for those brought as children
- Asylum seekers deserve due process, not mass detention
š“ Right / Republican Position
- Secure the border first ā enforcement before any reform
- Proof of citizenship to vote protects election integrity
- Mandatory E-Verify for all employers
- End catch-and-release; detain until court hearing
- Reduce legal immigration to protect American workers' wages
š What the data shows
ā¢ Southern border apprehensions peaked at 2.5M in FY2023, dropped to ~900K in FY2025 (CBP data)
ā¢ Heritage Foundation found 0.00004% non-citizen voting rate in sampled audits
ā¢ CBO estimates immigration adds ~$7T to GDP over a decade
ā¢ 11M+ undocumented immigrants currently in the US (DHS est.)
āļø Iran & Military Action
Operation Epic Fury Ā· Strait of Hormuz Ā· War Powers
šµ Left / Democratic Position
- Military action requires congressional authorization (War Powers Act)
- Diplomacy and the JCPOA were working before 2018 withdrawal
- Civilian casualties (school bombing) demand accountability
- Unilateral military action destabilizes the region further
- The Strait of Hormuz blockade is hurting American gas prices
š“ Right / Republican Position
- Iran must never have nuclear weapons ā military force if necessary
- The JCPOA was fundamentally flawed and would have enabled Iran
- Executive has authority as Commander-in-Chief to protect national security
- Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism
- US energy independence means Hormuz is other countries' problem
š What the data shows
ā¢ 2025 DNI assessment: "Iran is not building a nuclear weapon"
ā¢ Iran accelerated enrichment AFTER US withdrew from JCPOA in 2018 (IAEA)
ā¢ US gas prices up 50+ cents/gallon since Hormuz blockade (EIA)
ā¢ Only 8% of US crude imports come from Persian Gulf (EIA)
ā¢ 160+ killed in school bombing ā multiple investigations point to US munitions (NYT, AP, NBC)
š° Economy, Taxes & Spending
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Ā· Debt Ceiling Ā· Tax Cuts
šµ Left / Democratic Position
- Wealthy and corporations should pay more in taxes
- Tax cuts primarily benefit the rich and increase the deficit
- Invest in infrastructure, healthcare, education
- Raise minimum wage to $17/hour
- Student debt relief to boost economic mobility
š“ Right / Republican Position
- Lower taxes stimulate economic growth and job creation
- Reduce government spending and balance the budget
- Deregulation frees businesses to create wealth
- Market-based solutions over government programs
- Energy independence drives economic prosperity
š What the data shows
ā¢ National debt: $37+ trillion (Treasury Dept)
ā¢ GDP growth 2025: 2.1% (BEA)
ā¢ Unemployment: 4.2% (BLS, Jan 2026)
ā¢ Top 1% pay ~42% of federal income taxes (IRS data)
ā¢ Federal minimum wage unchanged at $7.25 since 2009
ā¢ CBO projects tax cuts add $3.5T to deficit over 10 years
š Climate & Energy
EPA Endangerment Finding Ā· Paris Accord Ā· Emissions Standards
šµ Left / Democratic Position
- Climate change is an existential threat requiring urgent action
- Transition to renewable energy creates jobs and security
- Vehicle emissions standards reduce pollution and save consumers money on fuel
- Rejoin and strengthen the Paris Climate Agreement
- Green New Deal to modernize infrastructure
š“ Right / Republican Position
- Energy independence through oil, gas, and coal
- Regulations kill jobs and raise energy prices
- Revoking emissions standards saves families $2,400 per vehicle
- Paris Accord unfairly burdens the US while China/India pollute more
- Market innovation, not government mandates, will solve energy needs
š What the data shows
ā¢ EPA's own analysis: revoking emissions standards costs consumers $180B net (EPA rulemaking)
ā¢ US is world's largest oil producer ā 13M barrels/day (EIA)
ā¢ 2024 was hottest year on record globally (NOAA)
ā¢ Renewable energy jobs grew 18% in 2025 (DOE)
ā¢ "$1.3T savings" claim counts only costs, not benefits ā see VTF Receipt #001
š„ Healthcare
Surgeon General Confirmation Ā· Vaccine Policy Ā· Medicare
šµ Left / Democratic Position
- Healthcare is a right ā expand Medicare or create universal coverage
- Vaccines are safe, effective, and essential to public health
- Surgeon General should have active medical license and support evidence-based medicine
- Lower prescription drug prices through negotiation
- Protect ACA coverage for pre-existing conditions
š“ Right / Republican Position
- Market-based healthcare with more competition and choice
- Vaccine mandates violate personal freedom ā parents should decide
- MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) ā address root causes of chronic disease
- Reduce FDA bureaucracy to speed drug approvals
- Health savings accounts and portable insurance across state lines
š What the data shows
ā¢ 27.6M Americans uninsured (Census Bureau 2025)
ā¢ US spends $4.5T/year on healthcare ā highest per capita in the world (CMS)
ā¢ Vaccines do not cause autism ā confirmed by AAP, CDC, WHO, and hundreds of studies
ā¢ Casey Means has made public anti-vaccine statements despite claiming otherwise (Senate hearing record)
ā¢ Life expectancy in US lower than other developed nations (CDC)
More Issues Coming
Gun Control Ā· Education Ā· Abortion Ā· Housing Ā· Tech Regulation Ā· Criminal Justice
Every issue. Both sides. The data. How they voted.