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John Vail (D)- Candidate for U.S. Senate
2026 Primary
| - What role, if any, do you believe the United States should play on the global stage? The United States is not now constituted in such a way as to contribute anything positive on the global stage, . . . probably best to withdraw for the nonce, get our own situation in order - What is the greatest geo-political issue facing the United States today? Disassociation from the Gaza genocide and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank. - How do you view America’s alliance system as it currently stands? What changes, if any, to the alliance structure would you like to see implemented? Nato should not be trashed. Head back to something akin to Jimmy Carter's morality based foreign policy. Oppose autocracy here and abroard/ - What role, if any, should U.S. foreign assistance play in advancing America's interests abroad, and what principles would guide your decisions on funding those programs? How do you view the decision to shutter USAID? Shuttering USAID was an act of utter stupidity. Many of "America's" (presumably speaking here of the United States portion) - What role should Congress play in authorizing or overseeing the use of U.S. military force abroad, including recent actions involving Iran? Congress should impeach the president for initiating and engaging in an illegal war. Not likely to happen - What outcomes should the United States pursue in its relations with Iran and what approaches do you support in achieving these goals? Disassociate completely from the Netanyahu government. The Israeli's are between a rock and a hard place; they are also behaving like beasts. There should be a Jewish state in the Middle East and there should be a Palestinian state. Given the preponderance of religious fundamentalism in both communities, neither state has the capacity to be democratic. The international community must address issues related to protecting minorities in both states. Israel is on course to become (or has already become) a pariah nation that will not survive. The Gaza genocide and West Bank ethnic cleansing are clearly geared to making this so. - Do you support further aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia? If so, what types of aid would you vote for? Perhaps a reconsideration of the old CIA approach of decapitating undesirable foreign leaders, except that it target rogue and autocratic leaders rather than the socialists of earlier years. - How should the U.S. approach its relationship with Israel? Get out. Apologize for destabilizing the country back in 1953. Given repeated US aggression and connivance in Iran since then, why would we expect anything but Iran's continued effort to create a nuclear bomb? Notice that no one suggests military action against North Korea or Pakistan. - What path would you like to see the United States chart in regards to international trade relations? What role should Congress play in setting trade policy? Given the state of economic conditions here in the United States, our foreign policy should be geared to uplifting the American working class. Most of the benefits to globalization have been deposited in the pockets of the wealthy. - Where do you believe the United States should seek cooperation with countries that are also strategic competitors, such as China, and where should it draw firm lines?
- What are your current views on immigration policy and enforcement in the United States? This includes legal and illegal immigration, refugee resettlement, and asylum programs. Disband ICE - What role should the U.S. Congress play in shaping U.S. Foreign Policy and how much should it defer to the President and the U.S. Department of State? The Congress should step back into its constitutionally ordered role in foreign affairs, particularly given the mental instability of this president. - How do international events affect the lives of people in New Hampshire, and how would your foreign policy priorities benefit the state? Canadians (those other Americans) are not coming to New Hampshire because of Trump's consistent idiocy in its dealing with a northern neighbor. |