I side the most with Mitt Romney on economic issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
You side on economic issues with...
Social Security
More Important to me
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
You: Shrink the program and limit funding through a reform program
Johnson's similar answer: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account
Economic Stimulus
Least Important to me
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
You and Romney: No, I disagreed with the plan
Johnson's similar answer: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
Goode's similar answer: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus
Taxes
More Important to me
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
You and Romney: Yes
Farm Subsidies
Least Important to me
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
You, Obama, Romney and Stein: Yes, increase federal funding for U.S. farmers
Minimum Wage
More Important to me
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
You and Obama: No, there are more effective ways of reducing poverty than raising the minimum wage
Romney's similar answer: Leave it up to the states to decide
Johnson and Goode's similar answer: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
Debt Ceiling
More Important to me
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
You, Romney and Goode: No, drastically cut federal spending so no debt ceiling is needed
Johnson's similar answer: No, cut spending
Financial Regulation
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
You: Yes, the bailouts were necessary and appropriate
Obama's similar answer: Yes, but with more restrictions
Stein's similar answer: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
You do not side on economic issues with...
Social Security
More Important to me
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Stein and Goode: Kept "as is"
Romney: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer
Obama and Anderson: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
Economic Stimulus
Least Important to me
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Anderson: Yes, but it was not big enough
Obama and Stein: Yes, it was the correct size and amount
Taxes
More Important to me
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Stein: No
Goode: Reform to a flat tax system
Johnson: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
Obama and Anderson: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
Farm Subsidies
Least Important to me
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Johnson and Goode: No, end all federal farm subsidies
Minimum Wage
More Important to me
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Stein and Anderson: Yes, increase the federal minimum wage to reduce poverty
Debt Ceiling
More Important to me
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Obama and Anderson: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
Stein: Yes, raise the debt ceiling to accomodate for added debt and avert a government shutdown
Financial Regulation
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Johnson, Romney and Goode: No, we should not let private enterprises rely on the government for bailouts
Anderson: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail
