I side with Barack Obama on 18% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Your answers: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Yes
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Your answers: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Domestic Policy
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Barack Obama: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Your similar answer: No
the Economy
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Your answers: No
Issues we do not side on...
Social
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What is your stance on abortion?
Barack Obama: Pro-choice
You: Pro-life
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: Let each state decide
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Barack Obama: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities
You: No
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Barack Obama: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
You: No
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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Barack Obama: No
You: The federal government should not be involved in education
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
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Do you support increased gun control?
Barack Obama: No, only for assault weapons
You: No
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes, but not all drugs
Science
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school
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Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Barack Obama: No
You: Leave funding and research to the private sector
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Barack Obama: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
You: Yes
the Economy
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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Barack Obama: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
You: Dismantle
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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Barack Obama: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
You: Yes
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Barack Obama: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
You: No
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Barack Obama: Yes, but with more restrictions
You: No
the Environment
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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
Immigration
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Barack Obama: No, but their children should have access
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Barack Obama: Expand
You: Dismantle
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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes