DailyPaul.com sides with Jill Stein on 31% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues they side on...
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Jill Stein: Yes
71% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
22% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
4% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
2% of DailyPaul.com: No
More Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Jill Stein: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
48% of DailyPaul.com: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
37% of DailyPaul.com: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
6% of DailyPaul.com: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities
5% of DailyPaul.com: Isolate through trade embargoes
3% of DailyPaul.com: Ignore their threats and cease all contact
More Important
Should the government cut military spending?
Jill Stein: Yes
92% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
6% of DailyPaul.com: No
2% of DailyPaul.com: Do not change current military budget
More Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Jill Stein: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
53% of DailyPaul.com: No
19% of DailyPaul.com: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
14% of DailyPaul.com: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA
9% of DailyPaul.com: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
4% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
1% of DailyPaul.com: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about
Less Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Jill Stein: Yes
56% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
20% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
15% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
5% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place
5% of DailyPaul.com: No
Domestic Policy
Most Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Jill Stein: No
73% of DailyPaul.com: No
19% of DailyPaul.com: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
5% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
2% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
More Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Jill Stein: No
70% of DailyPaul.com: No
13% of DailyPaul.com: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
8% of DailyPaul.com: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
7% of DailyPaul.com: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
2% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
Somewhat Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Jill Stein: Yes, but not all drugs
31% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
29% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
27% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but not all drugs
12% of DailyPaul.com: No
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, we should pass tougher drug laws
Somewhat Important
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Jill Stein: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
38% of DailyPaul.com: No
25% of DailyPaul.com: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
22% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment
15% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Jill Stein: Yes
62% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
18% of DailyPaul.com: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
13% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
5% of DailyPaul.com: No
3% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but only for medical use
Issues they do not side on...
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Jill Stein: Keep "as is"
36% of DailyPaul.com: Dismantle
20% of DailyPaul.com: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account
16% of DailyPaul.com: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program
7% of DailyPaul.com: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
7% of DailyPaul.com: Keep "as is"
7% of DailyPaul.com: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth
4% of DailyPaul.com: Expand
2% of DailyPaul.com: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer
Most Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Jill Stein: Yes
53% of DailyPaul.com: No
19% of DailyPaul.com: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
12% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
10% of DailyPaul.com: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus
5% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but it was not big enough
More Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Jill Stein: No
32% of DailyPaul.com: Abolish all income taxes
25% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
17% of DailyPaul.com: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
12% of DailyPaul.com: No
7% of DailyPaul.com: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
3% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and enact more across the board cuts to aid all income levels
3% of DailyPaul.com: Reform to a flat tax system
Less Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Jill Stein: Yes
81% of DailyPaul.com: No
10% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
9% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but include small and organic farmers
Less Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Jill Stein: Yes
33% of DailyPaul.com: No
28% of DailyPaul.com: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
20% of DailyPaul.com: Leave it up to the states to decide
13% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
7% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year
Most Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Jill Stein: Yes
57% of DailyPaul.com: No
32% of DailyPaul.com: No, cut spending
5% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
5% of DailyPaul.com: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
2% of DailyPaul.com: The Federal Reserve should destroy the $1.6 trillion in government bonds it now holds
Most Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Jill Stein: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
62% of DailyPaul.com: No
24% of DailyPaul.com: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard
8% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
3% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but with more restrictions
2% of DailyPaul.com: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail
2% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation
Somewhat Important
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Jill Stein: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor
44% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
34% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the Constitution
10% of DailyPaul.com: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs
5% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work
3% of DailyPaul.com: No
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, but their benefits would expire after two years of unemployment
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Jill Stein: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
40% of DailyPaul.com: Reform
27% of DailyPaul.com: Dismantle
15% of DailyPaul.com: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it
9% of DailyPaul.com: Keep "as is"
5% of DailyPaul.com: Expand
5% of DailyPaul.com: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
More Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Jill Stein: No, institute a universal healthcare system
57% of DailyPaul.com: No
29% of DailyPaul.com: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
7% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
4% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects
2% of DailyPaul.com: Let each state decide
1% of DailyPaul.com: No, institute a universal healthcare system
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Jill Stein: No
57% of DailyPaul.com: The federal government should not be involved in education
17% of DailyPaul.com: Let each state decide
13% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
12% of DailyPaul.com: No
2% of DailyPaul.com: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states
Less Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Jill Stein: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities
59% of DailyPaul.com: No
23% of DailyPaul.com: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment
13% of DailyPaul.com: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
5% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
More Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Jill Stein: Yes
69% of DailyPaul.com: No
7% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
7% of DailyPaul.com: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws
6% of DailyPaul.com: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons
4% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
4% of DailyPaul.com: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, only for assault weapons
1% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and ban all guns from public use
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Jill Stein: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
46% of DailyPaul.com: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
20% of DailyPaul.com: No
10% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
7% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors
5% of DailyPaul.com: No, we should be less involved
5% of DailyPaul.com: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
3% of DailyPaul.com: Not the current regime
3% of DailyPaul.com: No, cut all support and aid
2% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and with more aid and support
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Jill Stein: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
70% of DailyPaul.com: Do not get involved
30% of DailyPaul.com: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Jill Stein: Yes
47% of DailyPaul.com: No
20% of DailyPaul.com: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
17% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
13% of DailyPaul.com: Scale back our current involvement
2% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests
Somewhat Important
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Jill Stein: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
32% of DailyPaul.com: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture
20% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
18% of DailyPaul.com: No
17% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
12% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods
Immigration
Less Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Jill Stein: Yes
40% of DailyPaul.com: No
17% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
13% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, if they were born here
11% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship
8% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
5% of DailyPaul.com: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported
5% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and abolish all national borders
1% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Jill Stein: Yes
59% of DailyPaul.com: No
19% of DailyPaul.com: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
7% of DailyPaul.com: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare
6% of DailyPaul.com: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases
4% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, if they pay taxes
3% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare
1% of DailyPaul.com: No, but their children should have access
Less Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Jill Stein: Yes
39% of DailyPaul.com: No
21% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
11% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
8% of DailyPaul.com: No, remove them from the U.S.
8% of DailyPaul.com: No, but allow them to stay
8% of DailyPaul.com: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants
6% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but only if they pay taxes
the Environment
Less Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Jill Stein: Yes
39% of DailyPaul.com: No
19% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
15% of DailyPaul.com: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
13% of DailyPaul.com: There is not enough evidence to determine this
8% of DailyPaul.com: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
7% of DailyPaul.com: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it
Somewhat Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Jill Stein: No
41% of DailyPaul.com: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
38% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
14% of DailyPaul.com: No
4% of DailyPaul.com: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells
2% of DailyPaul.com: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy
1% of DailyPaul.com: No, end all offshore oil drilling
1% of DailyPaul.com: Nationalize the energy sector
Less Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Jill Stein: Yes
42% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
29% of DailyPaul.com: Let each state determine which areas to protect
14% of DailyPaul.com: No
11% of DailyPaul.com: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much land
2% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining
2% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but allow more public access
Less Important
Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Jill Stein: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energy
43% of DailyPaul.com: No
22% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
17% of DailyPaul.com: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies
11% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gas
4% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energy
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, traditional energy sources including oil, coal and nuclear power will be reliable energy sources for many years to come
Science
Less Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Jill Stein: Yes
41% of DailyPaul.com: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
30% of DailyPaul.com: No
16% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
9% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells
4% of DailyPaul.com: No, all forms of stem cell research should be illegal
Less Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Jill Stein: Yes
35% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
20% of DailyPaul.com: No
17% of DailyPaul.com: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school
13% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
7% of DailyPaul.com: Up for debate
5% of DailyPaul.com: No, and it should not be taught in public schools
4% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, Evolution is a fact
1% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, and should be required in public schools
Less Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Jill Stein: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes
33% of DailyPaul.com: No
24% of DailyPaul.com: Leave funding and research to the private sector
15% of DailyPaul.com: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector
15% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
9% of DailyPaul.com: Not during a recession
2% of DailyPaul.com: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology
2% of DailyPaul.com: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes
Social
Less Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Jill Stein: Pro-choice
29% of DailyPaul.com: Pro-life
26% of DailyPaul.com: Let each state decide
25% of DailyPaul.com: Pro-choice
10% of DailyPaul.com: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion
8% of DailyPaul.com: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health
2% of DailyPaul.com: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions
1% of DailyPaul.com: Ban after the first trimester
Least Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Jill Stein: Yes
40% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
34% of DailyPaul.com: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
12% of DailyPaul.com: No
11% of DailyPaul.com: Let each state decide
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage
2% of DailyPaul.com: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
Somewhat Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Jill Stein: Yes
56% of DailyPaul.com: No
19% of DailyPaul.com: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
13% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
7% of DailyPaul.com: No, it should be covered like any other prescription
3% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities
3% of DailyPaul.com: No, the government should sponsor abstinence education programs instead
Least Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Jill Stein: No
32% of DailyPaul.com: Leave it up to the states
29% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
28% of DailyPaul.com: No
12% of DailyPaul.com: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
Local
Least Important
Should the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adjust its Missouri River flood plan to prevent recent flooding that forced the evacuation of thousands of Iowans last summer?
Jill Stein:
50% of DailyPaul.com: Yes
50% of DailyPaul.com: No, this year’s flood was an anamoly and the water systems in place are fine