I side the most with Barack Obama on economic issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
You side on economic issues with...
Economic Stimulus
Most Important to me
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
You and Anderson: Yes, but it was not big enough
Obama and Stein's similar answer: 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?
You and Stein: No
Obama and Anderson's similar answer: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
Farm Subsidies
More Important to me
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
You: Yes, but include small and organic farmers
Obama, Romney and Stein's similar answer: Yes, increase federal funding for U.S. farmers
Minimum Wage
Most Important to me
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year
Stein and Anderson's similar answer: Yes, increase the federal minimum wage to reduce poverty
Debt Ceiling
Most Important to me
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
Obama and Anderson's similar answer: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
Stein's similar answer: 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?
You: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation
Obama's similar answer: Yes, but with more restrictions
Stein's similar answer: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
Welfare
More Important to me
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
You and Stein: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor
You do not side on economic issues with...
Economic Stimulus
Most Important to me
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Romney: No, I disagreed with the plan
Johnson: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
Goode: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus
Taxes
Most Important to me
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Romney: Yes
Goode: Reform to a flat tax system
Johnson: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
Farm Subsidies
More Important to me
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Johnson and Goode: No, end all federal farm subsidies
Minimum Wage
Most Important to me
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Romney: Leave it up to the states to decide
Johnson and Goode: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
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?
Johnson: No, cut spending
Romney and Goode: 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?
Johnson, Romney and Goode: No, we should not let private enterprises rely on the government for bailouts
Anderson: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail
Welfare
More Important to me
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Obama and Johnson: Yes
Romney and Goode: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work
