I side with Massachusetts on 62% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Rebecca: Yes

73% of Massachusetts: Yes

10% of Massachusetts: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

10% of Massachusetts: No

3% of Massachusetts: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

3% of Massachusetts: There is not enough evidence to determine this

1% of Massachusetts: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it

More Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Rebecca: No, end all offshore oil drilling

42% of Massachusetts: No

30% of Massachusetts: Yes

18% of Massachusetts: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

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

4% of Massachusetts: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

1% of Massachusetts: Nationalize the energy sector

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

More Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Rebecca: Yes, and should be required in public schools

69% of Massachusetts: Yes

6% of Massachusetts: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

6% of Massachusetts: Yes, Evolution is a fact

5% of Massachusetts: No

5% of Massachusetts: Yes, and should be required in public schools

5% of Massachusetts: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

3% of Massachusetts: Up for debate

More Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Rebecca: Yes

74% of Massachusetts: Yes

9% of Massachusetts: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

9% of Massachusetts: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

7% of Massachusetts: No

Most Important

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

Rebecca: No

58% of Massachusetts: No

18% of Massachusetts: Yes

15% of Massachusetts: Let each state decide

6% of Massachusetts: The federal government should not be involved in education

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

More Important

Do you support increased gun control?

Rebecca: Yes

51% of Massachusetts: Yes

26% of Massachusetts: No

9% of Massachusetts: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

6% of Massachusetts: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

4% of Massachusetts: No, only for assault weapons

2% of Massachusetts: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

1% of Massachusetts: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws

1% of Massachusetts: Yes, and ban all guns from public use

More Important

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

Rebecca: No

65% of Massachusetts: No

11% of Massachusetts: Yes

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

7% of Massachusetts: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

Rebecca: No

45% of Massachusetts: No

25% of Massachusetts: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

23% of Massachusetts: Yes

7% of Massachusetts: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

Somewhat Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Rebecca: Yes, but not all drugs

42% of Massachusetts: No

37% of Massachusetts: Yes, but not all drugs

13% of Massachusetts: Yes

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

2% of Massachusetts: No, we should pass tougher drug laws

More Important

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

Rebecca: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

47% of Massachusetts: Yes

21% of Massachusetts: No

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

7% of Massachusetts: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

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

4% of Massachusetts: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

3% of Massachusetts: Let each state decide

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Rebecca: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

53% of Massachusetts: Yes

19% of Massachusetts: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

18% of Massachusetts: No

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

1% of Massachusetts: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

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

More Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Rebecca: Yes

42% of Massachusetts: Yes

20% of Massachusetts: No

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

10% of Massachusetts: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Rebecca: Yes

31% of Massachusetts: Yes

26% of Massachusetts: No

17% of Massachusetts: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

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

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

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

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

More Important

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

Rebecca: Yes

64% of Massachusetts: Yes

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

8% of Massachusetts: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

4% of Massachusetts: No

Somewhat Important

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Rebecca: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

52% of Massachusetts: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

25% of Massachusetts: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

14% of Massachusetts: Isolate through trade embargoes

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Rebecca: Yes

82% of Massachusetts: Yes

6% of Massachusetts: Scale back our current involvement

5% of Massachusetts: No

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

2% of Massachusetts: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Somewhat Important

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

Rebecca: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

80% of Massachusetts: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

19% of Massachusetts: Do not get involved

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

Somewhat Important

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

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

43% of Massachusetts: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

21% of Massachusetts: No

17% of Massachusetts: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

12% of Massachusetts: Yes

4% of Massachusetts: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Rebecca: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

52% of Massachusetts: Yes

22% of Massachusetts: No

14% of Massachusetts: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

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

2% of Massachusetts: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

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

56% of Massachusetts: Reform

15% of Massachusetts: Keep "as is"

13% of Massachusetts: Expand

12% of Massachusetts: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

3% of Massachusetts: Dismantle

1% of Massachusetts: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

You: Reform

26% of Massachusetts: Keep "as is"

21% of Massachusetts: Expand

12% of Massachusetts: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

11% of Massachusetts: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

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

7% of Massachusetts: Dismantle

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

6% of Massachusetts: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

Somewhat Important

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

You: No

35% of Massachusetts: No

28% of Massachusetts: Yes

15% of Massachusetts: Yes, but with more restrictions

13% of Massachusetts: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail

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

2% of Massachusetts: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

44% of Massachusetts: No

23% of Massachusetts: Yes

14% of Massachusetts: Yes, if they pay taxes

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

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

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

1% of Massachusetts: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

1% of Massachusetts: Yes, and grant them citizenship

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

1% of Massachusetts: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

Somewhat Important

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

You: Not during a recession

46% of Massachusetts: Yes

20% of Massachusetts: No

14% of Massachusetts: Not during a recession

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

4% of Massachusetts: Leave funding and research to the private sector

3% of Massachusetts: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

2% of Massachusetts: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes