I side with Delaware on 57% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: Yes

63% of Delaware: Yes

16% of Delaware: No

11% of Delaware: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

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

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

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

Most Important

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

You: Yes

32% of Delaware: No

26% of Delaware: Yes

16% of Delaware: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

16% of Delaware: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

6% of Delaware: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

2% of Delaware: No, remove them from the U.S.

1% of Delaware: No, but allow them to stay

More Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: Yes

35% of Delaware: Yes

28% of Delaware: No

13% of Delaware: Yes, if they were born here

11% of Delaware: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

6% of Delaware: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

5% of Delaware: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

2% of Delaware: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

1% of Delaware: Yes, and abolish all national borders

Most Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: Yes

57% of Delaware: Yes

12% of Delaware: No

9% of Delaware: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

9% of Delaware: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

5% of Delaware: Yes, Evolution is a fact

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

3% of Delaware: Up for debate

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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: Yes

63% of Delaware: Yes

13% of Delaware: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

13% of Delaware: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

11% of Delaware: No

Most Important

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

You: Yes

38% of Delaware: Yes

28% of Delaware: No

11% of Delaware: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

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

6% of Delaware: No, institute a universal healthcare system

3% of Delaware: Let each state decide

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

Less Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

You: Yes

48% of Delaware: Yes

21% of Delaware: No

21% of Delaware: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

8% of Delaware: Yes, but only for medical use

2% of Delaware: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

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

Most Important

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

You: Yes

75% of Delaware: Yes

8% of Delaware: Scale back our current involvement

8% of Delaware: No

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

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

Most Important

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

You: Yes

61% of Delaware: Yes

17% of Delaware: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

11% of Delaware: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

4% of Delaware: No

More Important

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

You: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

40% of Delaware: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

24% of Delaware: No

18% of Delaware: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

11% of Delaware: Yes

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

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

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

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

Less Important

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

You: Isolate through trade embargoes

46% of Delaware: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

30% of Delaware: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

13% of Delaware: Isolate through trade embargoes

7% of Delaware: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

3% of Delaware: Ignore their threats and cease all contact

1% of Delaware: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

Less Important

How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?

You: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

74% of Delaware: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

25% of Delaware: Do not get involved

2% of Delaware: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

Less Important

Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?

You: Yes

56% of Delaware: Yes

18% of Delaware: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place

17% of Delaware: No

6% of Delaware: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose

4% of Delaware: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country

More Important

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

You: No

39% of Delaware: No

27% of Delaware: Yes

19% of Delaware: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

7% of Delaware: Reform to a flat tax system

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

3% of Delaware: Yes, and enact more across the board cuts to aid all income levels

1% of Delaware: Abolish all income taxes

More Important

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

You: Yes

43% of Delaware: Yes

38% of Delaware: No

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

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

5% of Delaware: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

1% of Delaware: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

Somewhat Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

You: Yes

48% of Delaware: Yes

26% of Delaware: No

13% of Delaware: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

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

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

Less Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

You: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

37% of Delaware: Yes

36% of Delaware: No

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

10% of Delaware: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

Most Important

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

You: No

65% of Delaware: No

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

10% of Delaware: Yes

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: No

41% of Delaware: Yes

34% of Delaware: No

8% of Delaware: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

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

4% of Delaware: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

Somewhat Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

You: Yes

40% of Delaware: No

38% of Delaware: Yes, but not all drugs

13% of Delaware: Yes

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

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

Less Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

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

34% of Delaware: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

32% of Delaware: No

27% of Delaware: Yes

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

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

Less Important

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

You: No

51% of Delaware: No

20% of Delaware: Yes

16% of Delaware: Let each state decide

10% of Delaware: The federal government should not be involved in education

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

Most Important

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

You: Yes

45% of Delaware: Yes

19% of Delaware: No

14% of Delaware: Not during a recession

10% of Delaware: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

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

4% of Delaware: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

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

Most Important

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

You: Yes

42% of Delaware: Yes

33% of Delaware: No

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

5% of Delaware: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate

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

Most Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No

38% of Delaware: No

27% of Delaware: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

27% of Delaware: Yes

9% of Delaware: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

More Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

You: Keep "as is"

26% of Delaware: Keep "as is"

18% of Delaware: Expand

13% of Delaware: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

10% of Delaware: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer

9% of Delaware: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

9% of Delaware: Dismantle

8% of Delaware: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

7% of Delaware: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth

Most Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: Yes

47% of Delaware: No

20% of Delaware: Yes

14% of Delaware: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

9% of Delaware: No, cut spending

7% of Delaware: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

2% of Delaware: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

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

More Important

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

You: Yes

40% of Delaware: No

26% of Delaware: Yes

14% of Delaware: Yes, but with more restrictions

10% of Delaware: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail

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

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

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

More Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

You: Keep "as is"

60% of Delaware: Reform

15% of Delaware: Keep "as is"

11% of Delaware: Expand

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

3% of Delaware: Dismantle

2% of Delaware: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it

Less Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: No

40% of Delaware: Yes

33% of Delaware: No

16% of Delaware: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

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

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

1% of Delaware: Nationalize the energy sector

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

Least Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

You: No, we should be less involved

39% of Delaware: Yes

14% of Delaware: No, we should be less involved

14% of Delaware: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

13% of Delaware: No

12% of Delaware: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

4% of Delaware: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

2% of Delaware: Not the current regime

1% of Delaware: No, cut all support and aid

1% of Delaware: Yes, and increase funding to support the Israeli government’s decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem