I side the most with Gary Johnson on economic issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
You side on economic issues with...
Social Security
Somewhat Important to me
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
You: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth
Obama's similar answer: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
Johnson's similar answer: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account
Economic Stimulus
Somewhat Important to me
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
You and Goode: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus
Romney's similar answer: No, I disagreed with the plan
Johnson's similar answer: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
Taxes
Most Important to me
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
You and Johnson: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
Farm Subsidies
Somewhat Important to me
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
You, Johnson and Goode: No, end all federal farm subsidies
Minimum Wage
Somewhat Important to me
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
You, Johnson and Goode: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
Romney's similar answer: Leave it up to the states to decide
Debt Ceiling
Most Important to me
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
You and Johnson: No, cut spending
Romney's similar answer: No, drastically cut federal spending so no debt ceiling is needed
Financial Regulation
Most Important to me
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
You, Johnson, Romney and Goode: No, we should not let private enterprises rely on the government for bailouts
Anderson's similar answer: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail
Welfare
Somewhat Important to me
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
You, Obama and Johnson: Yes
Romney and Goode's similar answer: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work
You do not side on economic issues with...
Social Security
Somewhat Important to me
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Stein and Goode: Kept "as is"
Romney: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer
Anderson: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
Economic Stimulus
Somewhat Important to me
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Anderson: Yes, but it was not big enough
Obama and Stein: Yes, it was the correct size and amount
Taxes
Most Important to me
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Stein: No
Romney: Yes
Goode: Reform to a flat tax system
Obama and Anderson: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
Farm Subsidies
Somewhat Important to me
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Obama, Romney and Stein: Yes, increase federal funding for U.S. farmers
Minimum Wage
Somewhat Important to me
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Stein and Anderson: Yes, increase the federal minimum wage to reduce poverty
Obama: No, there are more effective ways of reducing poverty than raising the minimum wage
Debt Ceiling
Most Important to me
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Goode: No, drastically cut federal spending so no debt ceiling is needed
Obama and Anderson: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
Stein: Yes, raise the debt ceiling to accomodate for added debt and avert a government shutdown
Financial Regulation
Most Important to me
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Obama: Yes, but with more restrictions
Stein: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
Welfare
Somewhat Important to me
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Stein: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor
