I side with New York on 60% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

81% of New York: Yes

7% of New York: Scale back our current involvement

5% of New York: No

5% of New York: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests

2% of New York: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

64% of New York: Yes

17% of New York: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

9% of New York: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

7% of New York: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress

4% of New York: No

Somewhat Important

Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?

You: Yes

77% of New York: Yes

10% of New York: No

4% of New York: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage

4% of New York: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

3% of New York: Let each state decide

1% of New York: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Somewhat Important

What is your stance on abortion?

You: Pro-choice

66% of New York: Pro-choice

12% of New York: Pro-life

7% of New York: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions

6% of New York: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion

6% of New York: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health

2% of New York: Let each state decide

2% of New York: Ban after the first trimester

Somewhat Important

Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?

You: Yes

86% of New York: Yes

4% of New York: Let each state determine which areas to protect

3% of New York: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

3% of New York: Yes, but allow more public access

2% of New York: No

2% of New York: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land

1% of New York: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much land

Somewhat Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: Yes

71% of New York: Yes

11% of New York: No

10% of New York: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

4% of New York: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

3% of New York: There is not enough evidence to determine this

1% of New York: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it

Somewhat Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

You: Yes

53% of New York: Yes

22% of New York: No

13% of New York: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

9% of New York: Leave it up to the states to decide

2% of New York: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

Somewhat Important

Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?

You: No

35% of New York: No

29% of New York: Yes

15% of New York: Yes, but with more restrictions

12% of New York: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail

6% of New York: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

3% of New York: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

1% of New York: Yes, and nationalize all big banks

Somewhat Important

Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?

You: Yes, but they should be deported after treatment

43% of New York: No

23% of New York: Yes

14% of New York: Yes, if they pay taxes

6% of New York: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

6% of New York: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

4% of New York: No, but their children should have access

1% of New York: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

1% of New York: Yes, and grant them citizenship

1% of New York: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

1% of New York: Yes, but they should be deported after treatment

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

43% of New York: Yes

20% of New York: No

14% of New York: Yes, if they were born here

10% of New York: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

6% of New York: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

5% of New York: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

1% of New York: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

1% of New York: Yes, and abolish all national borders

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: Yes

51% of New York: Yes

26% of New York: No

9% of New York: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

6% of New York: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

4% of New York: No, only for assault weapons

2% of New York: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

1% of New York: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws

1% of New York: Yes, and ban all guns from public use

Somewhat Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No

44% of New York: No

26% of New York: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

23% of New York: Yes

7% of New York: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

Somewhat Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

66% of New York: Yes

7% of New York: No

7% of New York: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

6% of New York: Yes, Evolution is a fact

5% of New York: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

5% of New York: Yes, and should be required in public schools

3% of New York: Up for debate

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: Yes

72% of New York: Yes

10% of New York: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

10% of New York: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

8% of New York: No

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

You: No

42% of New York: Yes

33% of New York: No

17% of New York: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed

7% of New York: Leave it up to the states

Somewhat Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: No

41% of New York: No

31% of New York: Yes

18% of New York: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

4% of New York: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

4% of New York: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

1% of New York: Nationalize the energy sector

1% of New York: No, end all offshore oil drilling

Somewhat Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: No

41% of New York: No

23% of New York: Yes

15% of New York: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

9% of New York: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

8% of New York: No, cut spending

3% of New York: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

1% of New York: The Federal Reserve should destroy the $1.6 trillion in government bonds it now holds

Somewhat Important

Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?

You: No

32% of New York: Yes

25% of New York: No

18% of New York: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

17% of New York: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

5% of New York: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

2% of New York: No, remove them from the U.S.

1% of New York: No, but allow them to stay

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?

You: Yes

65% of New York: No

11% of New York: Yes

10% of New York: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

8% of New York: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

6% of New York: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

Somewhat Important

Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?

You: Yes

47% of New York: Yes

19% of New York: No

14% of New York: Not during a recession

10% of New York: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

4% of New York: Leave funding and research to the private sector

3% of New York: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

2% of New York: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes