I side with Missouri on 51% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Kevin Lang: Yes

47% of Missouri: Yes

19% of Missouri: No

11% of Missouri: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

10% of Missouri: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

4% of Missouri: Up for debate

4% of Missouri: Yes, Evolution is a fact

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

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

More Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Kevin Lang: Yes

55% of Missouri: Yes

16% of Missouri: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

15% of Missouri: No

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

Most Important

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

Kevin Lang: No

36% of Missouri: No

32% of Missouri: Yes

17% of Missouri: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

6% of Missouri: Reform to a flat tax system

5% of Missouri: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

2% of Missouri: Abolish all income taxes

2% of Missouri: Yes, and enact more across the board cuts to aid all income levels

More Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Kevin Lang: Yes

42% of Missouri: Yes

32% of Missouri: No

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

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

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

More Important

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

Kevin Lang: No

66% of Missouri: No

10% of Missouri: Yes

10% of Missouri: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

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

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

Somewhat Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Kevin Lang: Yes, but not all drugs

45% of Missouri: No

34% of Missouri: Yes, but not all drugs

12% of Missouri: Yes

6% of Missouri: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

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

Most Important

What is your stance on abortion?

Kevin Lang: Pro-choice

47% of Missouri: Pro-choice

27% of Missouri: Pro-life

9% of Missouri: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health

7% of Missouri: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion

6% of Missouri: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions

2% of Missouri: Let each state decide

2% of Missouri: Ban after the first trimester

Less Important

Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?

Kevin Lang: Yes

59% of Missouri: Yes

23% of Missouri: No

7% of Missouri: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

7% of Missouri: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage

4% of Missouri: Let each state decide

1% of Missouri: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Kevin Lang: Yes

46% of Missouri: Yes

26% of Missouri: No

20% of Missouri: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

6% of Missouri: Yes, but only for medical use

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

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

37% of Missouri: No

23% of Missouri: Yes

15% of Missouri: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

14% of Missouri: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

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

33% of Missouri: Yes

30% of Missouri: No

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

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

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Kevin Lang: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

42% of Missouri: Yes

14% of Missouri: No

13% of Missouri: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

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

12% of Missouri: No, we should be less involved

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

2% of Missouri: Not the current regime

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Kevin Lang: Yes

72% of Missouri: Yes

10% of Missouri: No

9% of Missouri: Scale back our current involvement

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

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

Somewhat Important

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Kevin Lang: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

45% of Missouri: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

31% of Missouri: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

14% of Missouri: Isolate through trade embargoes

6% of Missouri: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Kevin Lang: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress

60% of Missouri: Yes

16% of Missouri: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

12% of Missouri: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

5% of Missouri: No

Somewhat Important

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

Kevin Lang: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

39% of Missouri: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

25% of Missouri: No

19% of Missouri: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

11% of Missouri: Yes

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

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

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

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

Less Important

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

Kevin Lang: Yes

52% of Missouri: Yes

21% of Missouri: No

17% of Missouri: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place

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

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

Least Important

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

Kevin Lang: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

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

23% of Missouri: Do not get involved

3% of Missouri: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

Most Important

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

You: Yes

43% of Missouri: Yes

21% of Missouri: No

14% of Missouri: Not during a recession

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

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

5% of Missouri: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

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

Most Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No

40% of Missouri: No

26% of Missouri: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

25% of Missouri: Yes

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: No

46% of Missouri: No

24% of Missouri: Yes

15% of Missouri: Let each state decide

11% of Missouri: The federal government should not be involved in education

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

You: Yes

35% of Missouri: No

31% of Missouri: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

26% of Missouri: Yes

8% of Missouri: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: Yes

43% of Missouri: No

32% of Missouri: Yes

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

6% of Missouri: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

5% of Missouri: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

Somewhat 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

61% of Missouri: Reform

13% of Missouri: Keep "as is"

11% of Missouri: Expand

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

4% of Missouri: Dismantle

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: No, institute a universal healthcare system

36% of Missouri: No

33% of Missouri: Yes

10% of Missouri: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

10% of Missouri: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

5% of Missouri: No, institute a universal healthcare system

3% of Missouri: Let each state decide

2% of Missouri: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

You: Reform

23% of Missouri: Keep "as is"

18% of Missouri: Expand

16% of Missouri: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

10% of Missouri: Dismantle

10% of Missouri: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

8% of Missouri: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

45% of Missouri: No

38% of Missouri: Yes

7% of Missouri: Yes, but it was not big enough

4% of Missouri: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus

4% of Missouri: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

2% of Missouri: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

You: No

37% of Missouri: No

36% of Missouri: Yes

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: Yes

52% of Missouri: No

16% of Missouri: Yes

13% of Missouri: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

9% of Missouri: No, cut spending

6% of Missouri: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes, but with more restrictions

46% of Missouri: No

22% of Missouri: Yes

12% of Missouri: Yes, but with more restrictions

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

5% of Missouri: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes, if they pay taxes

57% of Missouri: No

14% of Missouri: Yes

10% of Missouri: Yes, if they pay taxes

5% of Missouri: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

5% of Missouri: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

3% of Missouri: No, but their children should have access

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

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

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

1% of Missouri: Yes, and grant them citizenship