I side with Mitt Romney on 20% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
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
Your similar answer: Pro-life
Less Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
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
More Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
the Economy
More Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: No
Domestic Policy
More 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
Science
Less Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Your answers: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
Social
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
More Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Most Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Mitt Romney: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
You: Yes, and should be required in public schools
Healthcare
More Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Mitt Romney: Reform
You: Expand
More 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
More Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
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
More Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Nationalize the energy sector
Somewhat Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Domestic Policy
Somewhat 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: No
Most Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities
Somewhat Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
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
Somewhat 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
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
More Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
More Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Foreign Policy
More 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, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
More Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Mitt Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes
You: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Somewhat Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
More Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Mitt Romney: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes
Somewhat 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: Yes
the Economy
Somewhat 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 and reduced spending