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I side the most with Barack Obama on foreign policy issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

You side on foreign policy issues with...

Foreign Intervention

Somewhat Important to me

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

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

Romney's similar answer: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

Stein's similar answer: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

Afghanistan

Somewhat Important to me

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

You, Stein and Anderson: Pull out all troops

Johnson and Goode's similar answer: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress

Israel

Somewhat Important to me

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

You, Obama and Romney: Yes

Iran

Somewhat Important to me

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

You, Obama and Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes

Johnson and Stein's similar answer: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

Sudan

Somewhat Important to me

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

You, Obama, Romney, Stein and Anderson: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

Cuba

Least Important to me

Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?

You and Romney: No, keep the embargo and travel ban in place

United Nations

Less Important to me

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

You, Obama and Stein: Yes, maintain current levels of involvement

You do not side on foreign policy issues with...

Foreign Intervention

Somewhat Important to me

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

Goode: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about

Johnson: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

Afghanistan

Somewhat Important to me

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

Obama and Romney: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

Israel

Somewhat Important to me

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Goode: No, cut all support and aid to Israel

Johnson: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

Stein and Anderson: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Iran

Somewhat Important to me

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Goode: Ignore their threats and cease all contact

Anderson: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

Sudan

Somewhat Important to me

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

Johnson and Goode: Do not get involved

Cuba

Least Important to me

Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?

Stein and Anderson: Yes, end the embargo and travel ban

Obama: Yes, but keep some provisions of the embargo in place and lift the travel ban on Cuban Americans

Johnson and Goode: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country

United Nations

Less Important to me

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

Johnson and Romney: Scale back our current involvement

Goode: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

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