I side with Mitt Romney on 54% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Mitt Romney: No
Your similar answer: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
Most Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Your answers: No
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Your answers: No
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Mitt Romney: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Your similar answer: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
the Economy
More Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Your answers: No
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Your answers: Leave it up to the states to decide
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Your answers: No
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: No
Foreign Policy
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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
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Your answers: Reform
Immigration
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Your answers: No
Science
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Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Your answers: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
Social
More 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
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
You: Yes
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Leave it up to the states
Domestic Policy
Most Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states
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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
the Environment
More Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Mitt Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
You: Yes
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Most Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Less 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: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies
Healthcare
More 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: No, institute a universal healthcare system
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
the Economy
More Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Mitt Romney: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer
You: Dismantle
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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
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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
Science
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Mitt Romney: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
You: Yes
Foreign Policy
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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
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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Mitt Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes
You: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Mitt Romney: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
You: Do not get involved
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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Mitt Romney: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes
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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Mitt Romney: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods
You: Yes
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Should the government cut military spending?
Mitt Romney: Increase the military budget
You: Yes
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases