I side with Barack Obama on 86% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
the Economy
Most Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but it was not big enough
Most Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Barack Obama: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
Your similar answer: No
More Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but include small and organic farmers
Most Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Barack Obama: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
Your similar answer: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
Most Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Barack Obama: Yes, but with more restrictions
Your similar answer: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation
Social
More Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Your answers: Pro-choice
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Barack Obama: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities
Your similar answer: Yes
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Yes
More Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Barack Obama: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land
Your similar answer: Yes
Immigration
Most Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Barack Obama: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
Your similar answer: Yes
Most Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Your answers: No
Somewhat Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Your answers: No, only for assault weapons
Somewhat 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 internet
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Your answers: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Yes
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: No, institute a universal healthcare system
Issues we do not side on...
Social
Most Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
Immigration
Most Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Barack Obama: No, but their children should have access
You: Yes
the Economy
Most Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year
More Important
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor
Domestic Policy
More Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Barack Obama: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
You: No
Somewhat Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes, but not all drugs
Somewhat Important
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Barack Obama: No
You: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Barack Obama: Expand
You: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Barack Obama: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
You: Yes
the Environment
Less Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No