I side with Mitt Romney on 15% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
the Economy
Most Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: No
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
Your similar answer: Yes
Science
Most Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Your answers: Yes
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Mitt Romney: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Your similar answer: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Mitt Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes
Your similar answer: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Mitt Romney: No
Your similar answer: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
Most Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Mitt Romney: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Your similar answer: No
the Environment
Somewhat Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Your answers: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
Foreign Policy
Most 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 accomplished
You: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Most Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Most Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Most 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
You: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture
Healthcare
Most Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Mitt Romney: Reform
You: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
Most 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 aspects
You: Yes
Most Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Science
Most Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Social
Most 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 health
You: Pro-choice
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
You: Yes
Most Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Most Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Domestic Policy
Most Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Most Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states
Most Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
Most Important
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
the Environment
More Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Mitt Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
You: Yes
Most Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
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 longer
You: Expand
Most Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Most Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
More Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Mitt Romney: Leave it up to the states to decide
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes