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

Most 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

Most Important

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

You: No

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

More 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

More Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: No, cut spending

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 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

More Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

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

Most Important

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

You: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

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

Do you support increased gun control?

You: No

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

More Important

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

You: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

33% of Virginia: No

24% of Virginia: Yes

17% of Virginia: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

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

7% of Virginia: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: Yes

33% of Virginia: Yes

26% of Virginia: No

14% of Virginia: Yes, if they were born here

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

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

6% of Virginia: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

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

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

More 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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

You: Yes

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

Somewhat Important

What is your stance on abortion?

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

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

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

More Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

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

More Important

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

You: Leave funding and research to the private sector

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

More Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

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

More 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

More 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

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

You: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

53% of Virginia: No

15% of Virginia: Yes

11% of Virginia: Yes, if they pay taxes

6% of Virginia: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

6% of Virginia: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

4% of Virginia: No, but their children should have access

2% of Virginia: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

2% of Virginia: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

1% of Virginia: Yes, but they should be deported after treatment

1% of Virginia: Yes, and grant them citizenship

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

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

Less Important

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

You: Scale back our current involvement

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.