I side with Mitt Romney on 23% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Mitt Romney: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Your similar answer: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Your answers: Isolate through trade embargoes
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Least Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Your answers: No
Social
Most Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No
Your similar answer: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Your answers: Yes
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Mitt Romney: No
Your similar answer: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but include small and organic farmers
Domestic Policy
Least Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
Least Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Your answers: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Issues we do not side on...
Social
Most Important
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
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
You: Yes
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Mitt Romney: Reform
You: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
Most Important
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: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, if they were born here
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
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
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Not during a recession
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
Less Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Mitt Romney: Leave it up to the states to decide
You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year
More Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, but with more restrictions
Somewhat Important
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Mitt Romney: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should 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
the Environment
Somewhat Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Mitt Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy
Somewhat Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
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: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gas
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
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
Less Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Mitt Romney: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Least Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Less Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
Somewhat Important
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns