I side with Ohio on 58% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

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

You: Yes

63% of Ohio: Yes

20% of Ohio: No

7% of Ohio: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage

6% of Ohio: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

3% of Ohio: Let each state decide

1% of Ohio: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Somewhat Important

What is your stance on abortion?

You: Pro-choice

49% of Ohio: Pro-choice

24% of Ohio: Pro-life

9% of Ohio: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health

7% of Ohio: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion

6% of Ohio: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions

2% of Ohio: Let each state decide

2% of Ohio: Ban after the first trimester

Most Important

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

You: Yes

83% of Ohio: Yes

5% of Ohio: Let each state determine which areas to protect

4% of Ohio: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

3% of Ohio: No

3% of Ohio: Yes, but allow more public access

1% of Ohio: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much land

1% of Ohio: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land

Somewhat Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: Yes

43% of Ohio: Yes

31% of Ohio: No

15% of Ohio: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

5% of Ohio: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

4% of Ohio: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

1% of Ohio: Nationalize the energy sector

1% of Ohio: No, end all offshore oil drilling

Somewhat Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: Yes

56% of Ohio: Yes

21% of Ohio: No

11% of Ohio: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

6% of Ohio: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

4% of Ohio: There is not enough evidence to determine this

2% of Ohio: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it

Somewhat Important

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

You: No

67% of Ohio: No

9% of Ohio: Yes

9% of Ohio: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

8% of Ohio: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

6% of Ohio: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

You: Yes

47% of Ohio: Yes

25% of Ohio: No

20% of Ohio: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

7% of Ohio: Yes, but only for medical use

2% of Ohio: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

1% of Ohio: No, and increase penalties for all non-violent drug offenders

Somewhat Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: Yes

51% of Ohio: Yes

16% of Ohio: No

10% of Ohio: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

10% of Ohio: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

4% of Ohio: Yes, Evolution is a fact

4% of Ohio: Up for debate

3% of Ohio: Yes, and should be required in public schools

1% of Ohio: No, and it should not be taught in public schools

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: Yes

59% of Ohio: Yes

14% of Ohio: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

14% of Ohio: No

13% of Ohio: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

74% of Ohio: Yes

9% of Ohio: No

9% of Ohio: Scale back our current involvement

5% of Ohio: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests

4% of Ohio: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

61% of Ohio: Yes

16% of Ohio: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

11% of Ohio: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

7% of Ohio: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress

5% of Ohio: No

Somewhat Important

Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?

You: No

38% of Ohio: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

25% of Ohio: No

19% of Ohio: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

11% of Ohio: Yes

3% of Ohio: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

2% of Ohio: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about

1% of Ohio: Yes, and use the military to preemptively strike any hostile nations perceived as a threat

1% of Ohio: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

37% of Ohio: No

25% of Ohio: Yes

15% of Ohio: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

14% of Ohio: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

7% of Ohio: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

2% of Ohio: No, remove them from the U.S.

1% of Ohio: No, but allow them to stay

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: Yes

33% of Ohio: Yes

30% of Ohio: No

13% of Ohio: Yes, if they were born here

11% of Ohio: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

6% of Ohio: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

4% of Ohio: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

2% of Ohio: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

1% of Ohio: Yes, and abolish all national borders

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

You: Expand

60% of Ohio: Reform

15% of Ohio: Keep "as is"

11% of Ohio: Expand

9% of Ohio: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

4% of Ohio: Dismantle

2% of Ohio: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

34% of Ohio: No

34% of Ohio: Yes

11% of Ohio: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

10% of Ohio: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

5% of Ohio: No, institute a universal healthcare system

3% of Ohio: Let each state decide

2% of Ohio: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

40% of Ohio: Yes

37% of Ohio: No

14% of Ohio: No, it should be covered like any other prescription

5% of Ohio: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate

4% of Ohio: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities

1% of Ohio: No, the government should sponsor abstinence education programs instead

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

You: No

55% of Ohio: Yes

24% of Ohio: No

14% of Ohio: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed

7% of Ohio: Leave it up to the states

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

57% of Ohio: No

14% of Ohio: Yes

10% of Ohio: Yes, if they pay taxes

5% of Ohio: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

5% of Ohio: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

3% of Ohio: No, but their children should have access

2% of Ohio: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

2% of Ohio: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

1% of Ohio: Yes, but they should be deported after treatment

1% of Ohio: Yes, and grant them citizenship

Somewhat Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No

39% of Ohio: No

27% of Ohio: Yes

26% of Ohio: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

8% of Ohio: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: Yes

41% of Ohio: No

34% of Ohio: Yes

8% of Ohio: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

7% of Ohio: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

4% of Ohio: No, only for assault weapons

3% of Ohio: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

2% of Ohio: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

45% of Ohio: Yes

21% of Ohio: No

13% of Ohio: Not during a recession

9% of Ohio: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

6% of Ohio: Leave funding and research to the private sector

5% of Ohio: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

1% of Ohio: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes