I side the most with Barack Obama on economic issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
You side on economic issues with...
Social Security
Somewhat Important to me
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
You and Romney: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer
Taxes
Less Important to me
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
You, Obama and Anderson: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
Farm Subsidies
Somewhat Important to me
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
You, Obama, Romney and Stein: Yes, increase federal funding for U.S. farmers
Minimum Wage
Somewhat Important to me
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year
Stein and Anderson's similar answer: Yes, increase the federal minimum wage to reduce poverty
Debt Ceiling
Somewhat Important to me
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
Obama and Anderson's similar answer: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
Stein's similar answer: Yes, raise the debt ceiling to accomodate for added debt and avert a government shutdown
Financial Regulation
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
You and Obama: Yes, but with more restrictions
Welfare
Somewhat Important to me
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
You: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs
Obama and Johnson's similar answer: Yes
You do not side on economic issues with...
Social Security
Somewhat Important to me
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Stein and Goode: Kept "as is"
Obama and Anderson: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
Johnson: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account
Taxes
Less Important to me
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Stein: No
Romney: Yes
Goode: Reform to a flat tax system
Johnson: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
Farm Subsidies
Somewhat Important to me
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Johnson and Goode: No, end all federal farm subsidies
Minimum Wage
Somewhat Important to me
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Romney: Leave it up to the states to decide
Johnson and Goode: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
Obama: No, there are more effective ways of reducing poverty than raising the minimum wage
Debt Ceiling
Somewhat Important to me
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Johnson: No, cut spending
Romney and Goode: No, drastically cut federal spending so no debt ceiling is needed
Financial Regulation
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Stein: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
Johnson, Romney and Goode: No, we should not let private enterprises rely on the government for bailouts
Anderson: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail
Welfare
Somewhat Important to me
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Stein: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor
Romney and Goode: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work
