I side with North Carolina on 59% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

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

You: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

43% of North Carolina: No

23% of North Carolina: Yes

13% of North Carolina: Yes, but with more restrictions

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

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

4% of North Carolina: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

1% of North Carolina: Yes, and nationalize all big banks

More Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

You: Yes

46% of North Carolina: Yes

29% of North Carolina: No

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

9% of North Carolina: Leave it up to the states to decide

3% of North Carolina: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

Most Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: Yes, if they were born here

34% of North Carolina: Yes

28% of North Carolina: No

13% of North Carolina: Yes, if they were born here

11% of North Carolina: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

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

6% of North Carolina: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

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

1% of North Carolina: Yes, and abolish all national borders

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

34% of North Carolina: No

25% of North Carolina: Yes

17% of North Carolina: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

15% of North Carolina: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

7% of North Carolina: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

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

1% of North Carolina: No, but allow them to stay

Most Important

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

You: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

34% of North Carolina: No

33% of North Carolina: Yes

11% of North Carolina: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

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

5% of North Carolina: No, institute a universal healthcare system

3% of North Carolina: Let each state decide

2% of North Carolina: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

You: Reform

62% of North Carolina: Reform

13% of North Carolina: Keep "as is"

11% of North Carolina: Expand

9% of North Carolina: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

4% of North Carolina: Dismantle

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

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

You: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

47% of North Carolina: Yes

24% of North Carolina: No

21% of North Carolina: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

7% of North Carolina: Yes, but only for medical use

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

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

Somewhat Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: Yes

59% of North Carolina: Yes

19% of North Carolina: No

11% of North Carolina: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

6% of North Carolina: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

4% of North Carolina: There is not enough evidence to determine this

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests

73% of North Carolina: Yes

9% of North Carolina: Scale back our current involvement

9% of North Carolina: No

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

4% of North Carolina: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

60% of North Carolina: Yes

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

12% of North Carolina: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

5% of North Carolina: No

Somewhat Important

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

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

39% of North Carolina: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

24% of North Carolina: No

19% of North Carolina: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

11% of North Carolina: Yes

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: No, only for assault weapons

40% of North Carolina: No

34% of North Carolina: Yes

9% of North Carolina: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

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

5% of North Carolina: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

65% of North Carolina: No

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

10% of North Carolina: Yes

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: Yes, and should be required in public schools

49% of North Carolina: Yes

18% of North Carolina: No

10% of North Carolina: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

10% of North Carolina: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

4% of North Carolina: Yes, Evolution is a fact

4% of North Carolina: Up for debate

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: Yes

58% of North Carolina: Yes

14% of North Carolina: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

14% of North Carolina: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

13% of North Carolina: No

More Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: Yes

50% of North Carolina: No

16% of North Carolina: Yes

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

10% of North Carolina: No, cut spending

7% of North Carolina: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

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

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

More Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No

39% of North Carolina: No

27% of North Carolina: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

26% of North Carolina: Yes

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

Somewhat Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: No

42% of North Carolina: Yes

33% of North Carolina: No

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

5% of North Carolina: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

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

1% of North Carolina: Nationalize the energy sector

1% of North Carolina: No, end all offshore oil drilling

Somewhat Important

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

You: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

54% of North Carolina: No

15% of North Carolina: Yes

11% of North Carolina: Yes, if they pay taxes

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

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

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

2% of North Carolina: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

2% of North Carolina: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

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

1% of North Carolina: Yes, and grant them citizenship

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

41% of North Carolina: Yes

22% of North Carolina: No

14% of North Carolina: Not during a recession

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

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

5% of North Carolina: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

1% of North Carolina: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes