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

You side on economic issues with...

Economic Stimulus

Somewhat Important to me

Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?

You, Obama and Stein: Yes, it was the correct size and amount

Anderson's similar answer: Yes, but it was not big enough

Taxes

Somewhat 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: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

Obama, Romney and Stein's similar answer: Yes, increase federal funding for U.S. farmers

Minimum Wage

Less 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

More Important to me

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You, Obama and Anderson: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

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...

Economic Stimulus

Somewhat Important to me

Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?

Romney: No, I disagreed with the plan

Johnson: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus

Goode: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

Taxes

Somewhat 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

Less 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

More 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

Stein: 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?

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

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