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US Senate Issues

An organized list of issues of contention this election cycle.

National Issues

Economy and Jobs
A vice presidential candidate must articulate a vision for economic growth, job creation, and fiscal responsibility, especially post-pandemic. How will the vice president's vision contribute towards econcomic development moving forward, with job creation and tax reform being some of the most popular relevant topics?
National Security and Defense
With conflicts such as Russia v Ukraine, Israel v Hamas, and the potential invasion of Taiwan, what approach does the vice president have for global military concerns? Additionally, terrorism around the world seems to be on the rise, how would the potential vice president address intelligence and counterterrorism efforts?
Climate Change and Environmental Protection
Concerns about handling the ever-changing climate has been top of mind for decades. How would the potential vice president address relevant topics such as shifting towards renewable energy and implementing environmental regulations on businesses and home-owners?
Education
Educating the young people of a nation is one sure way to invest in success for the future. How would candidates handle education at the federal level?
Environment and Climate Change
Addressing climate change and protecting New Jersey’s natural resources are critical for the state’s environmental and economic future. What are the candidates' plans for handling the environment?
Immigration
Border security and immigration policy have been contentious issues for decades. What is the vision for each candidate to handle such importatn issues?
Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice policies have seen great fluctuations over the past several years. What vision do the candidates have for addressing topics such as minimum sentencing, bail reform, and police training/resources/practices?
Social Justice and Equality
Discussion around the rights of minority groups such as LGBTQ+ and people of color have been going on for the past several years. How would the candidates address these concerns?
Foreign Policy
International relations is an important part of the federal government's function. What vision do political candidates have for addressing issues like the NATO alliance and international trade agreements?
Technology and Innovation
Digital technology is the way of the future and the US needs to be on top of such technological development. How would the candidates handle related issues such as ensuring digital infrastructure is current and protecting data from online threats?
Veterans’ Affairs
Supporting veterans and their families is a priority, ensuring they have access to the benefits and services they deserve. How will the candidates ensure the people who dedicated their lives to protecting us are taken care of?
Housing and Urban Development
Inflation has affected housing costs across the nation. How would the candidates address related topics such as affordable housing and urban renewal projects to help ensure our citizens have decent places to live?
Infrastructure
Infrastructure is the backbone of society, where solid foundations enable the citizens to operate efficiently and effectively. How would candidates ensure the public that common assets like roads, bridges, public transit, and water-sewage systems are maintained properly?