I side with Barack Obama on 34% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
the Economy
Least Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Your answers: Yes
More Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Your answers: No
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Barack Obama: Yes, but with more restrictions
Your similar answer: Yes
the Environment
More Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Your answers: Yes
Immigration
Most Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Barack Obama: No, but their children should have access
Your similar answer: No
Domestic Policy
More Important
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
Foreign Policy
Less Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Barack Obama: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Your similar answer: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Less Important
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
Your similar answer: No
Social
Less Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Barack Obama: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities
Your similar answer: Yes
Science
Least Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Your answers: Yes
Healthcare
Least Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Your answers: No
Issues we do not side on...
Domestic Policy
More Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Barack Obama: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
You: No
More Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Barack Obama: No, only for assault weapons
You: No
Healthcare
More Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Barack Obama: Expand
You: Reform
More Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
Immigration
Less Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Barack Obama: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
You: No
Most Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
the Economy
More Important
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: Reform
Least Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
More Important
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
More Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Barack Obama: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
You: No
Social
Somewhat Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Barack Obama: Pro-choice
You: Pro-life
Somewhat Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
the Environment
Somewhat Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
Foreign Policy
Less Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: Scale back our current involvement
Science
Least Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
Least Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Barack Obama: No
You: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology