I side with Minnesota on 54% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

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

Steven Wyman: No

66% of Minnesota: No

10% of Minnesota: Yes

10% of Minnesota: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

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

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

More Important

Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?

Steven Wyman: No

56% of Minnesota: No

18% of Minnesota: Yes

15% of Minnesota: Let each state decide

9% of Minnesota: The federal government should not be involved in education

2% of Minnesota: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states

More Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

Steven Wyman: No

43% of Minnesota: No

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

23% of Minnesota: Yes

8% of Minnesota: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

Most Important

Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?

Steven Wyman: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

42% of Minnesota: No

26% of Minnesota: Yes

19% of Minnesota: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

6% of Minnesota: Reform to a flat tax system

3% of Minnesota: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

2% of Minnesota: Abolish all income taxes

2% of Minnesota: Yes, and enact more across the board cuts to aid all income levels

Most Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Steven Wyman: Yes

48% of Minnesota: Yes

27% of Minnesota: No

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

10% of Minnesota: Leave it up to the states to decide

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

More Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Steven Wyman: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

36% of Minnesota: No

34% of Minnesota: Yes

17% of Minnesota: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

12% of Minnesota: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

Somewhat Important

Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?

Steven Wyman: Yes

46% of Minnesota: Yes

37% of Minnesota: No

8% of Minnesota: Yes, but it was not big enough

4% of Minnesota: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus

3% of Minnesota: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

1% of Minnesota: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

More Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Steven Wyman: Yes

62% of Minnesota: Yes

18% of Minnesota: No

10% of Minnesota: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

5% of Minnesota: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

3% of Minnesota: There is not enough evidence to determine this

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

More Important

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

Steven Wyman: Yes

40% of Minnesota: Yes

27% of Minnesota: No

10% of Minnesota: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

10% of Minnesota: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

6% of Minnesota: No, institute a universal healthcare system

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

3% of Minnesota: Let each state decide

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Steven Wyman: Yes

47% of Minnesota: Yes

23% of Minnesota: No

20% of Minnesota: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

8% of Minnesota: Yes, but only for medical use

1% of Minnesota: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

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

Most Important

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

Steven Wyman: Yes

76% of Minnesota: Yes

8% of Minnesota: Scale back our current involvement

8% of Minnesota: No

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

3% of Minnesota: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Somewhat Important

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Steven Wyman: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

50% of Minnesota: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

25% of Minnesota: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

14% of Minnesota: Isolate through trade embargoes

7% of Minnesota: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

3% of Minnesota: Ignore their threats and cease all contact

1% of Minnesota: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

Somewhat Important

How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?

Steven Wyman: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

77% of Minnesota: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

21% of Minnesota: Do not get involved

2% of Minnesota: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

Less Important

Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?

Steven Wyman: Yes

58% of Minnesota: Yes

17% of Minnesota: No

16% of Minnesota: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place

5% of Minnesota: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose

3% of Minnesota: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country

Somewhat Important

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

Steven Wyman: Yes

31% of Minnesota: No

29% of Minnesota: Yes

16% of Minnesota: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

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

6% of Minnesota: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Steven Wyman: Yes

39% of Minnesota: Yes

25% of Minnesota: No

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

10% of Minnesota: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Steven Wyman: Yes

54% of Minnesota: Yes

14% of Minnesota: No

9% of Minnesota: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

9% of Minnesota: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

5% of Minnesota: Yes, Evolution is a fact

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

4% of Minnesota: Up for debate

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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Steven Wyman: Yes

62% of Minnesota: Yes

13% of Minnesota: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

12% of Minnesota: No

12% of Minnesota: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

You: Expand

24% of Minnesota: Keep "as is"

19% of Minnesota: Expand

14% of Minnesota: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

12% of Minnesota: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

10% of Minnesota: Dismantle

9% of Minnesota: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer

7% of Minnesota: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth

6% of Minnesota: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

Somewhat Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: Yes

47% of Minnesota: No

19% of Minnesota: Yes

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

8% of Minnesota: No, cut spending

8% of Minnesota: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?

You: Yes

42% of Minnesota: No

24% of Minnesota: Yes

13% of Minnesota: Yes, but with more restrictions

11% of Minnesota: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail

6% of Minnesota: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

3% of Minnesota: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

1% of Minnesota: Yes, and nationalize all big banks

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

50% of Minnesota: No

19% of Minnesota: Yes

12% of Minnesota: Yes, if they pay taxes

6% of Minnesota: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

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

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

1% of Minnesota: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

1% of Minnesota: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

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

1% of Minnesota: Yes, and grant them citizenship

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

43% of Minnesota: Yes

23% of Minnesota: No

13% of Minnesota: Not during a recession

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

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

4% of Minnesota: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

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

Less Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

You: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities

32% of Minnesota: Yes

31% of Minnesota: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

29% of Minnesota: No

7% of Minnesota: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

1% of Minnesota: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities

Most Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: Yes

40% of Minnesota: Yes

36% of Minnesota: No

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

7% of Minnesota: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

5% of Minnesota: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

1% of Minnesota: Yes, and ban all guns from public use

Least Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

You: No

44% of Minnesota: No

36% of Minnesota: Yes, but not all drugs

12% of Minnesota: Yes

5% of Minnesota: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

3% of Minnesota: No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Somewhat Important

Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?

You: Yes

41% of Minnesota: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

23% of Minnesota: No

17% of Minnesota: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

11% of Minnesota: Yes

3% of Minnesota: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

2% of Minnesota: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about

1% of Minnesota: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA

1% of Minnesota: Yes, and use the military to preemptively strike any hostile nations perceived as a threat

Somewhat Important

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

You: No

62% of Minnesota: Yes

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

10% of Minnesota: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

4% of Minnesota: No

Least Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

You: We should support a two state solution making a new Palestine

37% of Minnesota: Yes

15% of Minnesota: No

15% of Minnesota: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

13% of Minnesota: No, we should be less involved

12% of Minnesota: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

4% of Minnesota: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

2% of Minnesota: Not the current regime

1% of Minnesota: No, cut all support and aid

Less Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: No

38% of Minnesota: No

36% of Minnesota: Yes

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

4% of Minnesota: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

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

1% of Minnesota: Nationalize the energy sector

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