I side with California on 56% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
You: No
40% of California: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
24% of California: No
16% of California: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
12% of California: Yes
3% of California: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
2% of California: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about
1% of California: Yes, and use the military to preemptively strike any hostile nations perceived as a threat
1% of California: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA
More Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
You: Yes
64% of California: Yes
15% of California: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
9% of California: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
7% of California: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
4% of California: No
Social
Most Important
What is your stance on abortion?
You: Pro-choice
62% of California: Pro-choice
16% of California: Pro-life
7% of California: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions
6% of California: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health
6% of California: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion
2% of California: Let each state decide
2% of California: Ban after the first trimester
More Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
You: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
49% of California: Yes
29% of California: No
15% of California: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
7% of California: Leave it up to the states
Immigration
Most Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
You: Yes
38% of California: Yes
24% of California: No
13% of California: Yes, if they were born here
10% of California: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship
7% of California: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree
6% of California: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
2% of California: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported
1% of California: Yes, and abolish all national borders
More Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
You: Yes
30% of California: Yes
28% of California: No
16% of California: Yes, but only if they pay taxes
16% of California: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
6% of California: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants
2% of California: No, remove them from the U.S.
1% of California: No, but allow them to stay
the Economy
More Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
You: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail
42% of California: No
24% of California: Yes
13% of California: Yes, but with more restrictions
11% of California: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail
6% of California: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation
3% of California: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard
1% of California: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
More Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
46% of California: No
21% of California: Yes
14% of California: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
8% of California: No, cut spending
8% of California: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
3% of California: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession
1% of California: The Federal Reserve should destroy the $1.6 trillion in government bonds it now holds
the Environment
More Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
You: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy
41% of California: No
34% of California: Yes
15% of California: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy
4% of California: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells
4% of California: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
1% of California: Nationalize the energy sector
1% of California: No, end all offshore oil drilling
Somewhat Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
You: Yes
65% of California: Yes
15% of California: No
10% of California: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
5% of California: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
3% of California: There is not enough evidence to determine this
2% of California: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it
Healthcare
More Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
You: Yes
42% of California: Yes
27% of California: No
10% of California: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects
8% of California: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
7% of California: No, institute a universal healthcare system
4% of California: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system
3% of California: Let each state decide
Less Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
You: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
53% of California: Yes
20% of California: No
19% of California: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
6% of California: Yes, but only for medical use
2% of California: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
1% of California: No, and increase penalties for all non-violent drug offenders
Science
More Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
You: Yes
68% of California: Yes
11% of California: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
11% of California: No
10% of California: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells
Less Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
You: Yes
59% of California: Yes
12% of California: No
8% of California: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school
7% of California: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
5% of California: Yes, Evolution is a fact
5% of California: Yes, and should be required in public schools
3% of California: Up for debate
1% of California: No, and it should not be taught in public schools
Issues we do not side on...
Healthcare
More Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
You: Expand
56% of California: Reform
14% of California: Keep "as is"
13% of California: Expand
12% of California: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
4% of California: Dismantle
1% of California: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it
Foreign Policy
More Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
You: Scale back our current involvement
77% of California: Yes
8% of California: No
8% of California: Scale back our current involvement
5% of California: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests
3% of California: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
the Economy
More Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
You: Leave it up to the states to decide
45% of California: Yes
28% of California: No
13% of California: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year
11% of California: Leave it up to the states to decide
3% of California: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
Immigration
More Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
You: Yes
46% of California: No
22% of California: Yes
13% of California: Yes, if they pay taxes
6% of California: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases
6% of California: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare
3% of California: No, but their children should have access
1% of California: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare
1% of California: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
1% of California: Yes, but they should be deported after treatment
1% of California: Yes, and grant them citizenship
Domestic Policy
More Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
You: Yes
66% of California: No
10% of California: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
10% of California: Yes
8% of California: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
6% of California: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
Science
Less Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
You: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology
49% of California: Yes
18% of California: No
13% of California: Not during a recession
10% of California: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology
5% of California: Leave funding and research to the private sector
4% of California: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector
2% of California: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes
