I side with Barack Obama on 5% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Least Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Affirmative Action Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Affirmative Action Source

Ron Paul: NoPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Affirmative Action Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Affirmative Action

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

Barack Obama: No, only for assault weapons Passion=1 Obama has a very low passion score of 1 on Gun Control Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Gun Control Source

Ron Paul: NoPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Gun Control Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Gun Control

More Important

Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?

Barack Obama: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internetPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Internet Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Internet Source

Ron Paul: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the governmentPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Internet Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Internet

Less Important

Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Campaign Finance Conviction=1 Obama has a very low conviction score of 1 on Campaign Finance Source

Ron Paul: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendmentPassion=1 Paul has a very low passion score of 1 on Campaign Finance Conviction=2 Paul has a low conviction score of 2 on Campaign Finance

More Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Barack Obama: NoPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Minimum Wage Conviction=1 Obama has a very low conviction score of 1 on Minimum Wage Source

Ron Paul: No, eliminate all federal wage standardsPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Minimum Wage Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Minimum Wage

Somewhat Important

Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Welfare Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Welfare Source

Ron Paul: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the ConstitutionPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Welfare Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Welfare

More Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Oil Drilling Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Oil Drilling Source

Ron Paul: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sourcesPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Oil Drilling Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Oil Drilling

Most Important

Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Barack Obama: No, but their children should have accessPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare Source

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare

Somewhat Important

Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?

Barack Obama: NoPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on Space Exploration Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Space Exploration Source

Ron Paul: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sectorPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Space Exploration Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Space Exploration

Most Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Barack Obama: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfallPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Social Security Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Social Security Source

Ron Paul: DismantlePassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Social Security Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Social Security

Most Important

Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Economic Stimulus Source

Ron Paul: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulusPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Economic Stimulus

Most Important

Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?

Barack Obama: Extend only for those making less than $250,000Passion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Taxes Conviction=1 Obama has a very low conviction score of 1 on Taxes Source

Ron Paul: Abolish all income taxesPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Taxes Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Taxes

Most Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=1 Obama has a very low passion score of 1 on Farm Subsidies Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Farm Subsidies Source

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Farm Subsidies Conviction=1 Paul has a very low conviction score of 1 on Farm Subsidies

Most Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Barack Obama: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spendingPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Debt Ceiling Source

Ron Paul: No, cut spendingPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Debt Ceiling

Most Important

Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?

Barack Obama: Yes, but with more restrictionsPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Financial Regulation Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Financial Regulation Source

Ron Paul: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standardPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Financial Regulation Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Financial Regulation

Most Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Barack Obama: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenshipPassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Immigration Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Immigration Source

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Immigration Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration

Most Important

Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=1 Obama has a very low passion score of 1 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigrant Laborers Source

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigrant Laborers

Most Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Global Warming Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Global Warming Source

Ron Paul: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent itPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Global Warming Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Global Warming

Most Important

Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?

Barack Obama: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more landPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on National Parks Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on National Parks Source

Ron Paul: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much landPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on National Parks Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on National Parks

Most Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Barack Obama: ExpandPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on Medicare Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Medicare Source

Ron Paul: DismantlePassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Medicare Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Medicare

Most Important

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Healthcare Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Healthcare Source

Ron Paul: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costsPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Healthcare Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Healthcare

Most Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Barack Obama: NoPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Marijuana Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Marijuana Source

Ron Paul: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offensesPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Marijuana Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Marijuana

Most Important

Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?

Barack Obama: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplishedPassion=3 Obama has a moderate passion score of 3 on Afghanistan Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Afghanistan Source

Ron Paul: Yes, and only approve future wars through CongressPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Afghanistan Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Afghanistan

Most Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Israel Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Israel Source

Ron Paul: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nationsPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Israel Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Israel

Most Important

How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?

Barack Obama: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese militaryPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Sudan Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan Source

Ron Paul: Do not get involvedPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Sudan Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan

More Important

Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on United Nations Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on United Nations Source

Ron Paul: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.Passion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on United Nations Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on United Nations

More Important

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Barack Obama: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torturePassion=1 Obama has a very low passion score of 1 on Terrorism Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Terrorism Source

Ron Paul: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo BayPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Terrorism Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Terrorism

Less Important

What is your stance on abortion?

Barack Obama: Pro-choicePassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Abortion Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Abortion Source

Ron Paul: Pro-lifePassion=1 Paul has a very low passion score of 1 on Abortion Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Abortion

Most Important

Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Gay Marriage Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Gay Marriage Source

Ron Paul: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decisionPassion=1 Paul has a very low passion score of 1 on Gay Marriage Conviction=2 Paul has a low conviction score of 2 on Gay Marriage

Most Important

Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?

Barack Obama: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charitiesPassion=5 Obama has a very high passion score of 5 on Government Mandates Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Government Mandates Source

Ron Paul: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandatePassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Government Mandates Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Government Mandates

Most Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Death Penalty Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Death Penalty Source

Ron Paul: Leave it up to the statesPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Death Penalty Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Death Penalty

Most Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=2 Obama has a low passion score of 2 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Stem Cell Research Source

Ron Paul: No, leave funding and research to the private sectorPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Stem Cell Research

Less Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Barack Obama: YesPassion=4 Obama has a high passion score of 4 on Evolution Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Evolution Source

Ron Paul: NoPassion=1 Paul has a very low passion score of 1 on Evolution Conviction=2 Paul has a low conviction score of 2 on Evolution