Politician policy stances tracker 
Our primary goal is to ensure that bias doesn’t interfere with your electoral decisions, allowing you to make informed choices based solely on the candidates’ own words.
We achieve this by tracking and presenting direct quotes from the candidates themselves, thereby showcasing their stance on various policies.
The quotes are from the politicians themselves and usually within the last four years.
Our primary goal is to ensure that bias doesn’t interfere with your electoral decisions, allowing you to make informed choices based solely on the candidates’ own words.
We achieve this by tracking and presenting direct quotes from the candidates themselves, thereby showcasing their stance on various policies.
The quotes are from the politicians themselves and usually within the last four years.
Abortion
Against
"I would not sign an abortion ban of any kind. If you’re going to be pro-life, how about we be pro-life for the whole life."
For
"Protecting the reproductive rights of women and ending all forms of patriarchy"
Against
"We have to be strong and powerful. Thats why when Im re-elected, I will continue to fight against the demented late-term abortionists in the Democrat Party who believe in unlimited abortion on demand and even executing babies after birth,"
ResultsRight Perspective: “Former President Trump vowed to ‘protect women at a level never seen before’ if elected, and to ensure that ‘powerful exceptions’ for abortion are adopted across the nation[…]” “In his post, Trump wrote that women ‘will no longer be thinking about abortion, because it is now where it always had to be, with the states, and a vote of the people—and with powerful exceptions, like those that Ronald Reagan insisted on for rape, incest, and the life of the mother—but not allowing for Democrat demanded late term abortion in the 7th, 8th, or 9th month, or even execution of a baby after birth.'”Left Perspective: “Trump also has been repeating the narrative that he returned the question of abortion rights to states, even though voters do not have a direct say on that or any other issue in about half the states.” “In his first year as president, he said he was ‘pro-life with exceptions’ but also said ‘there has to be some form of punishment’ for women seeking abortions — a position he quickly reversed.”
Against
"Our administration has consistently supported pro-life legislation and this decision is a victory for the many North Dakotans who have fought so hard and for so long to protect the unborn in our state. We will now work diligently with the North Dakota Attorney Generals Office to fulfill our constitutional duty by carrying out the 2007 legislation that is triggered by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. We must now turn to prioritizing womens health, including expectant mothers and children in need."
Against
"My view is that Donald Trump is the leader of the Republican Party, and his views on abortion are going to be the views that dominate this party and drive this party forward. Alabamas going to make a different decision from California. That is a reasonable thing. And thats how I think we build some bridges and have some respect for one another."
ResultsRight Perspective: “”If… California wants to have a different abortion policy from Ohio, then Ohio has to respect California, and California has to respect Ohio. Donald Trump’s view is that we want the individual states and their individual cultures and their unique political sensibilities to make these decisions, because we don’t want to have a non-stop federal conflict over this issue. The federal government ought to be focused on getting food prices down, getting housing prices down. Issues, of course, where Kamala Harris has been a total disaster,” Vance continued.”Left Perspective: “J.D. Vance attempted to distort his own position on abortion in the vice presidential debate on Oct. 1, suggesting that he “never supported a national ban.” In the past, he has said that he “certainly would like abortion to be illegal nationally” and was “sympathetic” to the view that a national ban was needed to stop women from going to another state to get an abortion.”
For
"Make no mistake: If Congress passes a national abortion ban, I will veto it."
For
"You want to talk about this is what people wanted? Pregnant women who want to carry a pregnancy to term, suffering from a miscarriage, being denied care in an emergency room because health care providers are afraid they might go to jail and shes bleeding out in a car in the parking lot?"
ResultsRight Perspective: “Lies spread by Vice President Kamala Harris, the radical Left, the media, and the abortion industry led to two women in Georgia suffering tragic and needless deaths after experiencing complications from chemical abortions. No state, including Georgia, punishes a woman for seeking medical care after an abortion, an attempted abortion, an ectopic pregnancy, a medical miscarriage, or any other pregnancy-related complications.”Left Perspective: “Here’s the undeniable truth: Vice President Kamala Harris is the only person running for president that we can trust to protect access to abortion. Kamala Harris has spent her acreer fighting to protect access to sexual and reproductive health- and for the last two years as states have banned abortion, she has used her time and position to lift up and listen to abortion providers, patients, and advocates, including by being the first vice president in history to visit a Planned Parenthood health center.”
Against
"Those who oppose abortion are not ‘anti-women #ProLife"
For
"Blocking the World Health Organization endangers everyone."
Against
"The Dobbs decision was a victory for life and democracy. As a result, states have passed life-saving laws and helped promote a culture of life across the nation. The fight is far from over. There should be broad consensus at the federal level to end late-term abortion, make adoption easier, support pregnant mothers, and safeguard religious liberties. More must be done, and as president, I will never stop trying to save as many babies and support as many mothers as we can."
Against
"I believe a decision to abort a child should be up to the women during the first three months of life, but added: Once a child is viable, outside the womb, I think then the state has an interest in protecting the child."
Against
"Today we celebrate the anniversary of the Dobbs decision. Florida is proof that with bold leadership we can expand pro-life protections & provide more resources for mothers and families. I will always champion a culture of life."
Affirmative Action
Against
"The recent Supreme Court ruling strikes a blow against identity politics. Its time to move beyond race-based admissions. Colleges are supporting diversity by reducing legacy preferences and increasing financial aid,”."
For
"Affirmative action is something that I think is very crucial and necessary. "
Against
"People with extraordinary ability and everything else necessary for success, including future greatness for our country, are finally being rewarded, he said, adding, Were going back to all merit-based and thats the way it should be!"
ResultsRight Perspective: “‘When I return to the White House, I will fire the radical left, accreditors that have allowed our colleges to become dominated by Marxist maniacs and lunatics,’ the former president continued. ‘We will then accept applications for new accreditors who will impose real standards on colleges once again, and once and for all.’ […] Trump also said, if elected, he would direct the Justice Department to ‘pursue federal civil rights cases against schools that continue to engage in racial discrimination.” Trump added that schools ‘that persist in explicit, unlawful discrimination under the guise of equity will not only have their endowments taxed, but through budget reconciliation.'”Left Perspective: “As part of a larger backlash against racial justice efforts […] the 2025 Presidential Transition Project has now made its anti- diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies a cornerstone of their continued attacks on racial equity and free speech. In addition to abandoning civil rights enforcement on behalf of marginalized groups, Trump and his supporters plan to intensify right wing attacks on education, employment, and economic opportunity initiatives, and to censor academic discussions about race, gender, and systemic oppression […] we can expect a second Trump administration to supercharge efforts to reverse gains in civil rights and racial justice in America. Specifically, Trump has promised to continue his attacks on so-called “divisive concepts” and take federal funding from schools with curricula, books, or classes that address race, racism, gender, and sexuality. Trump has also promised to eliminate school administrator positions that oversee DEI initiatives.”Against
"Every student in America is entitled to equal protection under the law, regardless of their background. Yet for decades, Americas higher education cartel has discriminated against applicants and students by adhering to racial preferences under the banner of equity. The Supreme Courts landmark decision in SFFA v. Harvard rightly called for an end to these unjust practices. This bill creates the means necessary to enforce the Courts decision and hold colleges and universities accountable for illegal discrimination on the basis of race."
ResultsRight Perspective: ” Ohio GOP Senator JD Vance demanded 10 colleges and universities preserve their communications after their “expressed open hostility” to the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action ruling. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that race-based affirmative action at institutions of higher learning is unconstitutional in a case involving Harvard University’s application policies that adversely impacted Asian students’ admissions. Schools can, however, weigh race as a factor if the applicant has discussed how his or her race has impacted their life. Following the decision, several presidents of top American colleges — including the entirety of Ivy League universities — announced their institutions’ commitments to “diversity” on campus in light of the ruling.”Left Perspective: “Vance has a long history of bashing the very programs he utilized, including the Affirmative Action program of the GI Bill to attend The Ohio State University. He bemoans the demise of the white family, even as his own is multi-racial. He hates the power of women in society, while his wife is a successful lawyer having clerked for Roberts and Kavanaugh. The rules only apply to the working-class and the poor. The marginalized and oppressed. They don’t apply to the wealthy and powerful, the white, heterosexual man. The very idea that he supports a ruling-class at all should be more than disturbing.”For
"We cannot let the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action be the last word.Here’s what my Administration is doing:The Biden-Harris Administration Is Taking Action in the Wake of the Supreme Court Upending Precedent and Effectively Ending Affirmative Action in Higher Education Admissions by: Proposing a new standard for colleges and universities, when selecting among qualified applicants, to take adversity into account. Providing colleges and universities with clarity on what college admissions practices and programs to support student body diversity remain lawful convening a National Summit on educational opportunity. Releasing a report on strategies for increasing diversity and educational opportunity in colleges and universities, including ways to meaningfully consider adversity. Increasing transparency in college admissions and enrollment practices. Supporting states in analyzing data to design programs that increase educational opportunity for underserved communities."
For
"It rolls back long-established precedent and will make it more difficult for students from underrepresented backgrounds to have access to opportunities that will help them fulfill their full potential"
ResultsRight Perspective: “Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., also celebrated the end of affirmative action, declaring ‘students will be able to compete based on equal standards and individual merit,’ and that the decision ‘will make the college admissions process fairer and uphold equality under the law.'”Left Perspective: “‘Today’s Supreme Court decision is a denial of opportunity. It’s not about being colorblind. It’s about being blind to history, blind to empirical evidence about disparities, and blind to the strength that diversity brings to classrooms,’ Harris said on Twitter. The decision has been derided by universities, liberal activists and the Black community, who claim it will create more barriers for people of color to gain access to higher education.”Against
"Affirmative action also discriminates against Asian Americans who have the temerity to work hard, make good grades and perform well on standardized tests, only to find themselves penalized when it comes to admission into the college or university of their choice. Discrimination to fix historical discrimination is still discrimination. Affirmative action is divisive, undermines merit and does more harm than good. When it has been put to voters in states like California and Michigan, it has been voted down."
For
"Excellent. The government should have no power to tell a woman what to do with her body."
Against
"The world admires America because we value freedom & opportunity. SCOTUS re-affirmed those values today. Picking winners & losers based on race is fundamentally wrong. This decision will help every studentno matter their backgroundhave a better opportunity to achieve the American dream. "
For
"Regarding the Supreme Court banning affirmative action in higher ed I know many Americans feel that purely race-based decisions are unfair. However, this feeling misses important context. The effects of racist policies going back centuries are now self-perpetuating."
Against
"College admissions should be based on merit and applicants should not be judged on their race or ethnicity.The Supreme Court has correctly upheld the Constitution and ended discrimination by colleges and universities."
America First
For
"If we want to truly love this country, we have to learn to love each other again. We have to share a common purpose and a common belief in goodness of this country and of each other."
For
"America is leading again, proving that America First does not mean America alone by revitalizing relationships with countries that share our goals and interests while combating radicalism and extremism."
ResultsRight Perspective: “From January 2017 to January 2021, America’s pragmatic, interests-driven transactional engagement with other nations coupled with strong pro-American economic and energy policies at home helped make America more secure and more prosperous than at any point in recent years.”Left Perspective: “Trump has also neglected (and sometimes poisoned) bilateral relationships around the world, at times treating American adversaries more respectfully than our allies, while withdrawing from several international treaties and organizations that benefit American interests.”For
"America needs a 180 degree change in direction from where Joe Bidenhas taken us! Donald J. Trump will make America great again!"
For
"We wont import foreign labor, well fight for American citizens.We wont buy energy from countries that hate us, well get it right here from American Workers.We wont sacrifice our supply chains to unlimited global trade, well stamp every product Made in the USA. We will build factories again, put people to work making real products for American families, made with the hands of American workers.Together, we will protect the wages of American workersunion and non-union alikeand stop the Chinese Communist Party from building THEIR middle class on the backs of our hard-working citizens.Together, we will make our allies share in the burden of securing world peace: no more free rides for nations that betray the generosity of the American taxpayer.Together, we will send our kids to war only when we must."
ResultsRight Perspective: “Vance, in perfect harmony with Trump, blamed neoliberalism and rapacious bankers for American decline. He promised to protect the wages of ‘union and non-union’ workers in a zero-sum contest with the Chinese Communist Party. Government intervention wasn’t the problem; policymakers who exported jobs and opened the borders were.”Left Perspective: “As a senator, Vance is known for his “America First” skepticism of U.S. involvement in global affairs like the war in Ukraine and his opposition to bipartisan deals on government funding.”Against
"MAGA forces are determined to take this country backwards. Backwards to an America where there is no right to choose, no right to privacy, no right to contraception, no right to marry who you love."
Against
"However, there are some in the United States who disagree. They suggest it is the best interest of the American people to isolate ourselves from the world, to flout common understandings among nations, to embrace dictators and adopt their repressive tactics, and abandon commitments to our allies in favor of unilateral action. Let me be clear: That worldview is dangerous, destabilizing, and indeed short-sighted. That view would weaken America and would undermine global stability and undermine global prosperity."
ResultsRight Perspective: “People in the middle know that America First policies will be better for the middle class compared to the radical Left policies of Harris and Biden. Independents by a large margin (34%) trust America First policies to better handle the crisis at the southern border compared to the open border policies of Harris-Biden, which caused the current illegal immigration crisis. Americans who don’t identify with either major party know America First policies stand with police and will make their communities safer compared to Harris, who supports cashless bail, decriminalization, and the ‘Defund the Police’ movement, and who raised money to bail out the rioters, looters, and arsonists from the 2020 BLM riots.”Left Perspective: “Harris has signaled she would continue Biden’s strong support for NATO and other international alliances. Biden rallied the military alliance to oppose Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and views it as one of his chief accomplishments in office. Harris’ own foreign policy views have been obscured by Biden’s, and she had relatively little experience before joining the administration. But there’s no sign Harris would go in a different direction, saying in 2022 that the U.S. has ‘an unwavering commitment to NATO.'”For
"I am an America-first, MAGA candidate, but I also talk about issues the other candidates dont, including the epidemic of fatherlessness in the US and the deadly lie that America is systemically racist."
For
"Todays Supreme Court decision barring Affirmative Action in college admissions is an unfortunate step backward in Americas commitment to social justice. But the deeper problem is that such programs should have ever been necessary to begin with. Systemic racism begins in early childhood in the United States, and dealing with it there is how we will override the deepening racial injustices only exacerbated by todays decision. Unequal opportunity in childhood education is where the problem begins and where we will ultimately solve it My commitment is to radically increase Americas commitment to every American child – to make every public school a palace of learning, culture and the arts"
For
"Its not America first to withdraw from the world. Its not America first to praise dictators who want to kill Americans. Its not America first to bankrupt social security…Thats what we get with Donald Trump. I am running for president to restore a country that’s strong and proud."
For
"Ive actually shown an ability to implement America First policies more effectively than Donald Trump did."
Black Lives Matters Politicization
For
"The death of George Floyd is such a landmark site in America, and its troubling to anybody who appreciates law enforcement and their role in public safety. To see the death in such a way that George Floyd is crying out, I cant breathe, I cant breathe, you understand the outrage that the American people feel, the outrage that I feel, the disappointment that we have in law enforcement officers who are sworn to uphold the law, and yet, they cross every line and abuse the system. They dont honor the system. They dont honor the rule of law and justice. During this time, its my job as governor to make sure that those who want to express themselves as demonstrators, as protestors that are peaceful that they are protected and that they have the right to exercise the First Amendment."
Against
"The problem is this, there’s lawlessness in this country, They’ve been chanting in the streets for the murder of police officers"
For
"In the end, if you really want Black people to be free, and I do, Black people will never be free under a system of predatory capitalism. We will never be free under a system with imperial tentacles, [we] will never be free with Pentagon elite running amok with militaristic policies and killing people in Latin America and in the Caribbean, and so forth."
Against
"Left-wing mobs have torn down statues of our founders, desecrated our memorials and carried out a campaign of violence and anarchy… Whether it is the mob on the street, or the cancel culture in the boardroom, the goal is the same: to silence dissent, to scare you out of speaking the truth and to bully Americans into abandoning their values."
ResultsRight Perspective: “White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany explained the president’s comments at Wednesday’s press briefing. ‘He agrees that all black lives matter including of that of Officer David Dorn, Patrick Underwood, two officers whose lives were tragically taken amid these riots, all black lives do matter, he agrees with that sentiment,’ she began. ‘But what he doesn’t agree with is an organization that chants, “pigs in a blanket, fry them like bacon,” about our police officers, our valiant heroes who are out on our streets protecting us every day,’ she added.”Left Perspective: “President Donald Trump has developed a harsh vocabulary list for those involved in the Black Lives Matter protests, calling those in the streets everything from ‘terrorists’ and ‘anarchists’ to ‘thugs.'”Nuanced
"As for the Black Lives Matter march, Burgum says We came through it without a fire; we came through it without any serious injuries, Thats something to be said. […] Its lost when it moves from a peaceful protest to what I think can only be described as an organized riot, […] If you want to have a dialogue in North Dakota, all you have to do is ask."
Against
"(Referring to BLM) Who benefits most when small businesses on Main Street are destroyed? Who wants to see their competitors unable to deliver goods and services to people, so that you get it delivered in your brown Amazon box? Jeff Bezos."
ResultsRight Perspective: “‘Jeff Bezos’s companies promoted and donated to Black Lives Matter as BLM protestors destroyed countless brick and mortar businesses across the country – the very businesses that Amazon counts as direct competitors,’ Vance spokesman William Martin says in an emailed statement. ‘Woke billionaires like Bezos have taken over corporations across the country and turned them against the American people. Senator Vance is absolutely right to call them out and will continue to do so.'”Left Perspective: “Following the 2020 George Floyd uprising, J.D. Vance peddled an unhinged conspiracy about Black Lives Matter: Amazon funded the protests to burn down its competition. On Thursday, the Christian Science Monitor reported that in 2021, Vance attended a conference hosted by right-wing think tank the Claremont Institute, where he claimed that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos funded Black Lives Matter to encourage private property destruction during the protests of summer 2020.”For
"When Black small businesses grow, the community benefits. Since Kamala and I entered office, Americans have filed 15 million applications to start new businesses. Its led to the fastest growth in Black business ownership in 30 years."
For
"We must always continue speaking these words: All Black Lives Matter."
ResultsRight Perspective: “Harris also praised the “brilliance” and “impact” of Black Lives Matter, without criticizing the ongoing violence at rallies held in the organization’s name in cities across the country, nor the shooting of two police officers in Louisville. “I actually believe that ‘Black Lives Matter’ has been the most significant agent for change within the criminal justice system,” the former California Attorney General said.”Left Perspective: “In her first solo speech as Democratic vice presidential nominee, Senator Kamala Harris vowed to stand with the protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, as many in the country reel from the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man who was unarmed, in Wisconsin on Sunday.” “The California senator also condemned the pockets of violence that ensued after Blake’s shooting. ‘We must always defend peaceful protest and peaceful protesters. We should not confuse them with those looting and committing acts of violence, including the shooter, who was arrested for murder. And make no mistake we will not let these vigilantes and extremists derail the path to justice.'”For
"You use the word “we.” What gives this person the power to talk about “we”? I just saw a poll recently that said the majority of Black Americans are either extremely proud or very proud to be American. So this individual was speaking for himself, not for Black people."
For
"No, I do not denounce Black Lives Matter! It is not a “Black supremacist group;” it is a Black equality and justice group. I have great admiration for those who started it and for the movement they initiated. It was long overdue."
Nuanced
"We had a horrific shooting at a church where white supremacists came in and killed nine amazing souls. BLM, all of that, we never had to deal with riots. We never had to call in the National Guard, Ron, because when we had both of those shootings, we were able to pull people together. We didnt have riots, we had vigils. We didnt have protests, we had prayer. We brought people together."
For
"Kennedy says that black Americans endured injustice and Black Americans are going to be a principal priority for me, particularly in ending that fear of dangerous interaction with law enforcement, […] We need systemic changes. We need to remove qualified immunity, which would make it necessary for an individual to consider his liability with every interaction. Every good […] system [should] incentive good behavior and punish bad behavior. […] [reorganization of police] instead of being in combat mode when they come into the Black community.[…] The medical system is not attuned to taking care of Black patients. Being a Black patient in this country is almost as dangerous as being a Black prisoner. […] And the food made available in many Black communities is highly processed and loaded with chemicals and hormones. […] Its making African Americans sicker. […] the system is predatory toward Black Americans."
Nuanced
"Remember when so-called public health experts said it was ok to have mass gatherings if you join the BLM protests but that it was not ok to protest lockdowns?"