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Mitt Romney

I side with Mitt Romney on 72% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Issues we side on...

the Economy

Somewhat Important

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

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=5 Romney has a very high passion score of 5 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Economic Stimulus Source

Your similar answer: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

Somewhat Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Mitt Romney: Leave it up to the states to decidePassion=2 Romney has a low passion score of 2 on Minimum Wage Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Minimum Wage Source

Your similar answer: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

Most Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Debt Ceiling Source

Your similar answer: No, cut spending

Most Important

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

Your answers: NoPassion=2 Romney has a low passion score of 2 on Financial Regulation Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Financial Regulation Source

Somewhat Important

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

Mitt Romney: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work Source

Your similar answer: Yes

Domestic Policy

Less Important

Do you support increased gun control?

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Gun Control Conviction=2 Romney has a low conviction score of 2 on Gun Control Source

Your similar answer: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

Most Important

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

Your answers: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internetPassion=2 Romney has a low passion score of 2 on Internet Conviction=5 Romney has a very high conviction score of 5 on Internet Source

Social

Somewhat Important

What is your stance on abortion?

Mitt Romney: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's healthPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Abortion Conviction=1 Romney has a very low conviction score of 1 on Abortion Source

Your similar answer: Ban after the first trimester

Least Important

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

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Government Mandates Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Government Mandates Source

Your similar answer: No, it should be covered like any other prescription

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Romney has a moderate passion score of 3 on Death Penalty Conviction=1 Romney has a very low conviction score of 1 on Death Penalty Source

Science

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=2 Romney has a low passion score of 2 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Stem Cell Research Source

Your similar answer: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

Somewhat Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Your answers: Yes, and I believe it is a part of CreationismPassion=1 Romney has a very low passion score of 1 on Evolution Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Evolution Source

Foreign Policy

Somewhat Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Romney has a very high passion score of 5 on Israel Conviction=5 Romney has a very high conviction score of 5 on Israel Source

Immigration

Somewhat Important

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

Your answers: NoPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=2 Romney has a low conviction score of 2 on Immigration Healthcare Source

Healthcare

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Your answers: ReformPassion=3 Romney has a moderate passion score of 3 on Medicare Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Medicare Source

the Environment

Less Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Mitt Romney: YesPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Oil Drilling Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Oil Drilling Source

Your similar answer: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

Issues we do not side on...

the Economy

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Mitt Romney: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longerPassion=5 Romney has a very high passion score of 5 on Social Security Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Social Security Source

You: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth

Most Important

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

Mitt Romney: YesPassion=5 Romney has a very high passion score of 5 on Taxes Conviction=5 Romney has a very high conviction score of 5 on Taxes Source

You: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Mitt Romney: YesPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Farm Subsidies Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Farm Subsidies Source

You: No

Domestic Policy

Somewhat Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

Mitt Romney: YesPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Patriot Act Conviction=2 Romney has a low conviction score of 2 on Patriot Act Source

You: No

Healthcare

Somewhat Important

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

Mitt Romney: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspectsPassion=5 Romney has a very high passion score of 5 on Healthcare Conviction=1 Romney has a very low conviction score of 1 on Healthcare Source

You: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Marijuana Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Marijuana Source

You: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Science

Somewhat Important

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

Mitt Romney: YesPassion=2 Romney has a low passion score of 2 on Space Exploration Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Space Exploration Source

You: Not during a recession

Immigration

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=3 Romney has a moderate passion score of 3 on Immigration Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Source

You: Yes

Somewhat Important

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

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=2 Romney has a low conviction score of 2 on Immigrant Laborers Source

You: Yes

Foreign Policy

More Important

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

Mitt Romney: Only if there is a direct threat to our national securityPassion=3 Romney has a moderate passion score of 3 on Foreign Intervention Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Foreign Intervention Source

You: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

More Important

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

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

You: Yes

Somewhat Important

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Mitt Romney: Isolate through trade embargoesPassion=3 Romney has a moderate passion score of 3 on Iran Conviction=2 Romney has a low conviction score of 2 on Iran Source

You: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

Less Important

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

Mitt Romney: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese militaryPassion=2 Romney has a low passion score of 2 on Sudan Conviction=2 Romney has a low conviction score of 2 on Sudan Source

You: Do not get involved

Least Important

Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=2 Romney has a low passion score of 2 on Cuba Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Cuba Source

You: Yes

Least Important

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

Mitt Romney: Scale back our current involvementPassion=3 Romney has a moderate passion score of 3 on United Nations Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on United Nations Source

You: Yes

Least Important

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Mitt Romney: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods Source

You: Yes

the Environment

Less Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Mitt Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our controlPassion=2 Romney has a low passion score of 2 on Global Warming Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Global Warming Source

You: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

Least Important

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

Mitt Romney: NoPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on National Parks Conviction=2 Romney has a low conviction score of 2 on National Parks Source

You: Yes

Social

Least Important

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

Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and womanPassion=4 Romney has a high passion score of 4 on Gay Marriage Conviction=1 Romney has a very low conviction score of 1 on Gay Marriage Source

You: Yes

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