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Stewart Alexander

I side with Stewart Alexander on 87% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Issues we side on...

Domestic Policy

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

Stewart Alexander: The federal government should take over control of schools from the statesPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Education Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Education

Your similar answer: No

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Do you support affirmative action programs?

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Affirmative Action Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Affirmative Action

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Do you support increased gun control?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Gun Control Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Gun Control

Social

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What is your stance on abortion?

Your answers: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortionsPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Abortion Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Abortion

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

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Gay Marriage Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Gay Marriage

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

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Government Mandates Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Government Mandates

Healthcare

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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Stewart Alexander: ExpandPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Medicare Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Medicare

Your similar answer: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

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

Stewart Alexander: No, institute a universal healthcare systemPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Healthcare Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Healthcare

Your similar answer: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Stewart Alexander: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offensesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Marijuana Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Marijuana

Your similar answer: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Foreign Policy

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

Your answers: YesPassion=4 Alexander has a high passion score of 4 on Afghanistan Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Afghanistan

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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Stewart Alexander: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weaponPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Iran Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Iran

Your similar answer: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

Immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Immigration Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Immigration

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

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Immigration Healthcare

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

Stewart Alexander: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminalsPassion=4 Alexander has a high passion score of 4 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Immigrant Laborers

Your similar answer: Yes

Science

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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Stem Cell Research

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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Your answers: Yes, and should be required in public schoolsPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Evolution Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Evolution

the Environment

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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Global Warming Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Global Warming

the Economy

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Your answers: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every yearPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Minimum Wage Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Minimum Wage

Issues we do not side on...

the Environment

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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Stewart Alexander: Nationalize the energy sectorPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Oil Drilling Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Oil Drilling

You: No, end all offshore oil drilling

Domestic Policy

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Do you support the Patriot act?

Stewart Alexander: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillancePassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Patriot Act Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Patriot Act

You: No

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Stewart Alexander: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug usePassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Drug Policy Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Drug Policy

You: Yes, but not all drugs

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

Stewart Alexander: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internetPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Internet Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Internet

You: No

Foreign Policy

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

Stewart Alexander: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSAPassion=4 Alexander has a high passion score of 4 on Foreign Intervention Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Foreign Intervention

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

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

Stewart Alexander: Do not get involvedPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Sudan Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan

You: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

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

Stewart Alexander: NoPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on United Nations Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on United Nations

You: Yes

the Economy

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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Stewart Alexander: ExpandPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Social Security Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Social Security

You: Reform

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

Stewart Alexander: Yes, and nationalize all big banksPassion=5 Alexander has a very high passion score of 5 on Financial Regulation Conviction=4 Alexander has a high conviction score of 4 on Financial Regulation

You: No

Science

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

Stewart Alexander: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposesPassion=3 Alexander has a moderate passion score of 3 on Space Exploration Conviction=3 Alexander has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Space Exploration

You: Not during a recession

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