I side with Gary Johnson on 73% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Social
Most Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Gary Johnson: Ban after the first trimester
Your similar answer: Pro-choice
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Your answers: No
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Gary Johnson: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Your similar answer: No
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Gary Johnson: No
Your similar answer: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Gary Johnson: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
Your similar answer: Yes
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Gary Johnson: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
Your similar answer: No
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Gary Johnson: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Your similar answer: No
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Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Gary Johnson: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Your similar answer: Yes
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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Gary Johnson: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
Your similar answer: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Gary Johnson: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
Your similar answer: Yes
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Scale back our current involvement
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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Your answers: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
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Should the government cut military spending?
Your answers: Yes
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Your answers: Reform
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Gary Johnson: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Your similar answer: Yes
Science
Most Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Gary Johnson: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Your similar answer: Yes
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Gary Johnson: Yes, if they were born here
Your similar answer: Yes
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Gary Johnson: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Your similar answer: Yes
the Economy
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Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Gary Johnson: Yes
Your similar answer: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs
Issues we do not side on...
the Environment
Most Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Gary Johnson: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
You: No
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Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Gary Johnson: Let each state determine which areas to protect
You: Yes
Most Important
Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Gary Johnson: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies
You: Yes
Social
Most Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Gary Johnson: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
You: Yes
Healthcare
More Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Gary Johnson: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
You: No, institute a universal healthcare system
Science
Most Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Gary Johnson: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes
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Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Gary Johnson: Leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes
Immigration
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Gary Johnson: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
You: Yes
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Gary Johnson: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
You: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Gary Johnson: Do not get involved
You: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
the Economy
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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Gary Johnson: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account
You: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Gary Johnson: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
You: Yes
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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Gary Johnson: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
You: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Gary Johnson: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
You: Yes
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Gary Johnson: No, cut spending
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes, but with more restrictions
Domestic Policy
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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Gary Johnson: The federal government should not be involved in education
You: No
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Do you support increased gun control?
Gary Johnson: No
You: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes
Somewhat Important
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Gary Johnson: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment
You: No