I side with Mitt Romney on 41% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
the Economy
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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Your answers: No
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Mitt Romney: Leave it up to the states to decide
Your similar answer: No
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Mitt Romney: No
Your similar answer: No, cut spending
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: No
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Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Your answers: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work
Domestic Policy
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Your answers: No
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Do you support increased gun control?
Your answers: No
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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, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
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Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Mitt Romney: No
Your similar answer: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
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Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Your answers: Yes
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Your answers: Reform
Social
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Your answers: No
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Scale back our current involvement
Issues we do not side on...
Social
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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
You: Pro-choice
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
You: Yes
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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Healthcare
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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: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Science
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Mitt Romney: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
You: Yes, Evolution is a fact
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Mitt Romney: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
You: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA
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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
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No, cut all support and aid
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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Mitt Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes
You: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Mitt Romney: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
You: Do not get involved
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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
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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, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
the Economy
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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Mitt Romney: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer
You: Keep "as is"
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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Reform to a flat tax system
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
the Environment
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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Mitt Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
You: Yes
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy
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Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, but allow more public access
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Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Mitt Romney: No, traditional energy sources including oil, coal and nuclear power will be reliable energy sources for many years to come
You: Tax breaks are fine but it should not be subsidised. All subsidies should be cut to fossil fuels too.
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Mitt Romney: No
You: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes