I side with Stewart Alexander on 83% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

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

Stewart Alexander: The federal government should take over control of schools from the statesPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Education Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Education

Your similar answer: No

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Do you support affirmative action programs?

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Affirmative Action Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Affirmative Action

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Do you support increased gun control?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Gun Control Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Gun Control

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

Stewart Alexander: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain levelPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Economic Stimulus

Your similar answer: Yes

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

Your answers: NoPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Taxes Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Taxes

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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Your answers: Yes, but include small and organic farmersPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Farm Subsidies Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Farm Subsidies

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Your answers: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every yearPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Minimum Wage Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Minimum Wage

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

Stewart Alexander: Yes, and nationalize all big banksPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Financial Regulation Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Financial Regulation

Your similar answer: Yes

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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Stem Cell Research

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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Stewart Alexander: Yes, and should be required in public schoolsPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Evolution Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Evolution

Your similar answer: Yes

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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Stewart Alexander: ExpandPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Medicare Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Medicare

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

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

Stewart Alexander: No, institute a universal healthcare systemPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Healthcare Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Healthcare

Your similar answer: Yes

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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Stewart Alexander: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offensesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Marijuana Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Marijuana

Your similar answer: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

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

Your answers: YesPassion=4 Alexander has a high passion score of 4 on Afghanistan Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Afghanistan

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

Stewart Alexander: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminalsPassion=4 Alexander has a high passion score of 4 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Immigrant Laborers

Your similar answer: Yes

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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Global Warming Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Global Warming

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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Stewart Alexander: Nationalize the energy sectorPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Oil Drilling Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Oil Drilling

You: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

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Do you support the Patriot act?

Stewart Alexander: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillancePassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Patriot Act Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Patriot Act

You: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Stewart Alexander: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug usePassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Drug Policy Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Drug Policy

You: No

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

Stewart Alexander: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internetPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Internet Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Internet

You: No

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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Stewart Alexander: ExpandPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Social Security Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Social Security

You: Reform

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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Stewart Alexander: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recessionPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Debt Ceiling

You: No

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Stewart Alexander: YesPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Immigration Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Immigration

You: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

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

Stewart Alexander: YesPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Immigration Healthcare

You: Yes, if they pay taxes

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

Stewart Alexander: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Space Exploration Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Space Exploration

You: No