I side with Indiana on 53% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

More Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

You: Yes

44% of Indiana: Yes

31% of Indiana: No

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

9% of Indiana: Leave it up to the states to decide

3% of Indiana: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

You: Yes

45% of Indiana: Yes

26% of Indiana: No

21% of Indiana: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

7% of Indiana: Yes, but only for medical use

2% of Indiana: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

1% of Indiana: No, and increase penalties for all non-violent drug offenders

More Important

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

You: Yes

60% of Indiana: Yes

16% of Indiana: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

12% of Indiana: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

5% of Indiana: No

Less Important

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

You: Yes

72% of Indiana: Yes

10% of Indiana: No

9% of Indiana: Scale back our current involvement

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

4% of Indiana: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

35% of Indiana: No

25% of Indiana: Yes

15% of Indiana: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

15% of Indiana: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

7% of Indiana: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

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

1% of Indiana: No, but allow them to stay

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: Yes

34% of Indiana: Yes

28% of Indiana: No

13% of Indiana: Yes, if they were born here

11% of Indiana: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

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

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

2% of Indiana: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

1% of Indiana: Yes, and abolish all national borders

Somewhat Important

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

You: No

66% of Indiana: No

9% of Indiana: Yes

9% of Indiana: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

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

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

Somewhat Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: Yes

57% of Indiana: Yes

20% of Indiana: No

12% of Indiana: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

6% of Indiana: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

4% of Indiana: There is not enough evidence to determine this

2% of Indiana: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it

Less Important

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

You: Yes

84% of Indiana: Yes

5% of Indiana: Let each state determine which areas to protect

4% of Indiana: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

3% of Indiana: Yes, but allow more public access

2% of Indiana: No

1% of Indiana: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land

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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: Yes

55% of Indiana: Yes

17% of Indiana: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

15% of Indiana: No

13% of Indiana: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

Less Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: Yes

47% of Indiana: Yes

19% of Indiana: No

11% of Indiana: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

10% of Indiana: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

4% of Indiana: Yes, Evolution is a fact

4% of Indiana: Up for debate

4% of Indiana: Yes, and should be required in public schools

1% of Indiana: No, and it should not be taught in public schools

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

You: Keep "as is"

61% of Indiana: Reform

13% of Indiana: Keep "as is"

11% of Indiana: Expand

9% of Indiana: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

4% of Indiana: Dismantle

2% of Indiana: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it

More Important

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

You: Yes

35% of Indiana: No

33% of Indiana: Yes

11% of Indiana: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

11% of Indiana: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

5% of Indiana: No, institute a universal healthcare system

3% of Indiana: Let each state decide

3% of Indiana: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes, if they pay taxes

55% of Indiana: No

15% of Indiana: Yes

11% of Indiana: Yes, if they pay taxes

5% of Indiana: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

5% of Indiana: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

3% of Indiana: No, but their children should have access

2% of Indiana: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

2% of Indiana: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

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

1% of Indiana: Yes, and grant them citizenship

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

You: No

52% of Indiana: Yes

26% of Indiana: No

14% of Indiana: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed

7% of Indiana: Leave it up to the states

Least Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No

40% of Indiana: No

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

25% of Indiana: Yes

9% of Indiana: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

More Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: Yes

41% of Indiana: No

33% of Indiana: Yes

8% of Indiana: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

7% of Indiana: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

5% of Indiana: No, only for assault weapons

3% of Indiana: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

2% of Indiana: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws

Less Important

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

You: No

44% of Indiana: Yes

21% of Indiana: No

13% of Indiana: Not during a recession

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

6% of Indiana: Leave funding and research to the private sector

5% of Indiana: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

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

Less Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: No

43% of Indiana: Yes

31% of Indiana: No

15% of Indiana: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

5% of Indiana: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

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

1% of Indiana: Nationalize the energy sector

1% of Indiana: No, end all offshore oil drilling

Less Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: Yes

52% of Indiana: No

16% of Indiana: Yes

14% of Indiana: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

9% of Indiana: No, cut spending

6% of Indiana: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

2% of Indiana: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

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