I side with California on 42% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

More Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Mike H: Reform

56% of California: Reform

14% of California: Keep "as is"

13% of California: Expand

12% of California: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

4% of California: Dismantle

1% of California: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it

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

Mike H: No

66% of California: No

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

10% of California: Yes

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

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

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Do you support the Patriot act?

Mike H: No

46% of California: No

24% of California: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

22% of California: Yes

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

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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Mike H: Yes

41% of California: No

34% of California: Yes

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

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

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

1% of California: Nationalize the energy sector

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

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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Mike H: No

46% of California: No

21% of California: Yes

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

8% of California: No, cut spending

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

3% of California: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

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

Least Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Mike H: Yes

40% of California: No

30% of California: Yes

18% of California: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

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

Less Important

Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?

Mike H: Yes

50% of California: Yes

29% of California: No

13% of California: No, it should be covered like any other prescription

5% of California: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate

3% of California: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities

1% of California: No, the government should sponsor abstinence education programs instead

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

Mike H: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

40% of California: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

24% of California: No

16% of California: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

12% of California: Yes

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

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

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

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

Least Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Mike H: Yes

68% of California: Yes

11% of California: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

11% of California: No

10% of California: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

Less Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: No

38% of California: Yes

24% of California: No

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

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

7% of California: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

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

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

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

Most Important

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

You: No

30% of California: Yes

28% of California: No

16% of California: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

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

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

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

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

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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

You: Reform

25% of California: Keep "as is"

20% of California: Expand

12% of California: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

11% of California: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

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

9% of California: Dismantle

7% of California: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

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

Least Important

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

You: No

45% of California: Yes

35% of California: No

10% of California: Yes, but it was not big enough

4% of California: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

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

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

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

You: Yes

44% of California: No

26% of California: Yes

17% of California: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

5% of California: Reform to a flat tax system

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

2% of California: Abolish all income taxes

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

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

You: No

45% of California: Yes

28% of California: No

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

11% of California: Leave it up to the states to decide

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

42% of California: No

24% of California: Yes

13% of California: Yes, but with more restrictions

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

What is your stance on abortion?

You: Pro-life

62% of California: Pro-choice

16% of California: Pro-life

7% of California: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions

6% of California: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health

6% of California: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion

2% of California: Let each state decide

2% of California: Ban after the first trimester

Somewhat Important

Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?

You: No

70% of California: Yes

15% of California: No

6% of California: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

6% of California: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage

3% of California: Let each state decide

1% of California: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Somewhat Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: No

65% of California: Yes

15% of California: No

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

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

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

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

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

You: No

42% of California: Yes

27% of California: No

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

8% of California: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

7% of California: No, institute a universal healthcare system

4% of California: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

3% of California: Let each state decide

Least Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

You: No

53% of California: Yes

20% of California: No

19% of California: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

6% of California: Yes, but only for medical use

2% of California: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

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

Less Important

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

You: No

64% of California: Yes

15% of California: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

9% of California: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

4% of California: No

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

You: Scale back our current involvement

77% of California: Yes

8% of California: No

8% of California: Scale back our current involvement

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

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

Least Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: No

59% of California: Yes

12% of California: No

8% of California: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

7% of California: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

5% of California: Yes, Evolution is a fact

5% of California: Yes, and should be required in public schools

3% of California: Up for debate

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

Least Important

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

You: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

49% of California: Yes

18% of California: No

13% of California: Not during a recession

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

5% of California: Leave funding and research to the private sector

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

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