I side with Virginia on 51% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

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

You: No

37% of Virginia: No

30% of Virginia: Yes

18% of Virginia: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

7% of Virginia: Reform to a flat tax system

4% of Virginia: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

2% of Virginia: Yes, and enact more across the board cuts to aid all income levels

2% of Virginia: Abolish all income taxes

Most Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

44% of Virginia: Yes

29% of Virginia: No

14% of Virginia: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

10% of Virginia: Leave it up to the states to decide

3% of Virginia: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

Most Important

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

40% of Virginia: No

25% of Virginia: Yes

14% of Virginia: Yes, but with more restrictions

11% of Virginia: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail

6% of Virginia: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

4% of Virginia: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

1% of Virginia: Yes, and nationalize all big banks

Most Important

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

You: Yes, but it was not big enough

42% of Virginia: No

40% of Virginia: Yes

8% of Virginia: Yes, but it was not big enough

5% of Virginia: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus

4% of Virginia: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

2% of Virginia: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

More Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

You: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

39% of Virginia: No

33% of Virginia: Yes

17% of Virginia: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

11% of Virginia: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

Most Important

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

You: Yes

63% of Virginia: Yes

18% of Virginia: No

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

7% of Virginia: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

4% of Virginia: Let each state decide

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

More Important

What is your stance on abortion?

You: Pro-choice

53% of Virginia: Pro-choice

20% of Virginia: Pro-life

8% of Virginia: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health

8% of Virginia: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion

7% of Virginia: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions

3% of Virginia: Let each state decide

2% of Virginia: Ban after the first trimester

Most Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: Yes

59% of Virginia: Yes

17% of Virginia: No

13% of Virginia: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

5% of Virginia: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

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

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

More Important

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

You: Yes

83% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

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

2% of Virginia: No

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: Yes

53% of Virginia: Yes

14% of Virginia: No

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

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

5% of Virginia: Yes, Evolution is a fact

4% of Virginia: Yes, and should be required in public schools

4% of Virginia: Up for debate

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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: Yes

60% of Virginia: Yes

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

14% of Virginia: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

12% of Virginia: No

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

74% of Virginia: Yes

9% of Virginia: Scale back our current involvement

8% of Virginia: No

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

57% of Virginia: Yes

18% of Virginia: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

13% of Virginia: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

5% of Virginia: No

Somewhat Important

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

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

41% of Virginia: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

21% of Virginia: No

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

12% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: No, only for assault weapons

37% of Virginia: Yes

37% of Virginia: No

9% of Virginia: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

8% of Virginia: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

4% of Virginia: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?

You: No

50% of Virginia: No

20% of Virginia: Yes

16% of Virginia: Let each state decide

11% of Virginia: The federal government should not be involved in education

3% of Virginia: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states

Somewhat Important

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

You: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

64% of Virginia: No

11% of Virginia: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

11% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

50% of Virginia: No

23% of Virginia: Yes

20% of Virginia: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

7% of Virginia: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment

Somewhat Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

You: Yes, but not all drugs

44% of Virginia: No

36% of Virginia: Yes, but not all drugs

12% of Virginia: Yes

5% of Virginia: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

3% of Virginia: No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

You: Yes

45% of Virginia: Yes

24% of Virginia: No

22% of Virginia: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

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

1% of Virginia: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

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

Most Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

47% of Virginia: No

18% of Virginia: Yes

15% of Virginia: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

10% of Virginia: No, cut spending

6% of Virginia: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

3% of Virginia: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

1% of Virginia: The Federal Reserve should destroy the $1.6 trillion in government bonds it now holds

More Important

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

You: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor

62% of Virginia: Yes

21% of Virginia: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

8% of Virginia: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work

3% of Virginia: No

3% of Virginia: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the Constitution

3% of Virginia: No, but their benefits would expire after two years of unemployment

1% of Virginia: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

39% of Virginia: Yes

36% of Virginia: No

15% of Virginia: No, it should be covered like any other prescription

6% of Virginia: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate

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

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

Most Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

You: No

52% of Virginia: Yes

25% of Virginia: No

15% of Virginia: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed

8% of Virginia: Leave it up to the states

More Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No

37% of Virginia: No

28% of Virginia: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

27% of Virginia: Yes

7% of Virginia: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

Somewhat Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

You: Yes

34% of Virginia: No

33% of Virginia: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

25% of Virginia: Yes

7% of Virginia: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

1% of Virginia: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

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

62% of Virginia: Reform

13% of Virginia: Keep "as is"

10% of Virginia: Expand

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

4% of Virginia: Dismantle

2% of Virginia: 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: No, institute a universal healthcare system

35% of Virginia: Yes

31% of Virginia: No

12% of Virginia: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

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

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

3% of Virginia: Let each state decide

3% of Virginia: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

Somewhat Important

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

You: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

45% of Virginia: Yes

19% of Virginia: No

13% of Virginia: Not during a recession

11% of Virginia: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

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

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

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

Less Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: No

41% of Virginia: Yes

31% of Virginia: No

17% of Virginia: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

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

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

1% of Virginia: Nationalize the energy sector

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